Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Instructor

MSCF FACULTY JOB POSTING

POSITION: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Instructor (In person) PCN: 00751090

STARTING DATE: Approximately August 18, 2026

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time Unlimited

SALARY RANGE: $43,067 - $71,893 (based on 2023-2025 contract, 2025-2027 has been ratified)

DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by April 17, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruction of courses in the credential field
• Other contractual duties such as
  • Course evaluation
  • Classroom preparation
  • Evaluation of student performance
  • Committee assignments
  • Classroom research
  • Service to college

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum (expected to have entering the position):

Education Requirement -

• Two-year diploma in machine tool technology/machinist.

Occupational Experience Requirement -

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in machine setup, programming, troubleshooting and operations of both manual and CNC equipment.

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, but not mandatory:

• Experience in training or teaching college-level courses.
• Teaching methods that support a student-ready/student development focused approach.
• Ability to work with a student body with a broad range of interests and abilities.
• Ability to work as a positive team member.

How is Faculty Salary Determined?

Per the MSCF contract, each new faculty member's education and experience will determine how they are credentialed and where they are placed on the salary schedule. The Campus HR office is not able to guarantee an annual salary for faculty, therefore, when a new faculty accepts the job offer, they do so understanding that, initially, they will be placed at the minimum salary for that position.
After a new faculty is hired, they have the opportunity to submit their education and verified work experience forms through their online employee profile, which is then received by the System Office, who makes the determination of their salary. To view the steps limits, definition of columns, and salary schedules for faculty, you will reference the MSCF contract, Chapter 13 - Wages. Understand that each new faculty, no matter their education or experience, needs to abide by the Initial Salary Placement rules that prevent them from exceeding a certain pay step in each column on the salary schedule.
Annual assignments will be the standard full-time faculty contract (161 contract days, 3 workshop days, 5 activity days, 2 planning days - totaling 171 days), and pay can be stretched out over the 9-month academic year or over 12 months, whichever the employee chooses.

About Our College

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,700 students each year, and has been ranked the #1 Community College in Minnesota every year since 2019. ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country, a 99% job placement rate, and several online programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.
The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.
Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today's dynamic, global workforce.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

TO APPLY: Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume, and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

CONTACT: Jen Olson, (320) 762-4461
Fax: 320-762-4450
Email: employment@alextech.edu

Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, and retirement plan. Alexandria Technical & Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access, and diversity of its campus community. (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)