"Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Instructor"

Dakota County Technical College invites applicants for adjunct/temporary part-time instructors to teach courses in our Industrial Engineering Technician program, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Dakota County Technical College are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Find out more about the program here: https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/construction-manufacturing/industrial-engineering-technician/

Spring Semester Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/18/2026

Salary Range: If teaching less than 5 credits (Adjunct): Per credit rate of $775 - $1650. If teaching 5 or more credits total (Temporary, PT): $44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 32 credits per year. Pay will be prorated, based upon credit load). Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract, and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.

Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement: Two year diploma from an industrial mechanics and maintenance technology program. Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in industrial mechanics and maintenance technology. Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification: Higher education teaching experience with a diverse student population; Experience with learning communities or team teaching; Experience in curriculum development; Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including on-line instruction; Experience developing and using student-centered, active and experiential learning strategies; Experience integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction; Experience assessing student academic achievement of campus-wide and classroom learning outcomes.

Additional Requirements: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Varies. See above course schedule. Telework: No.

About Dakota County Technical College: Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses. DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College.