"Water Quality and Waste Water Technology Instructor (Field 500083) Part Time Limited"

This position represents SCTCC’s commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive curriculum and environment where students from our community will thrive. This position is a limited, part-time position teaching from August 19, 2026 to mid-June, 2027. This position is on-site, and class times vary but are typically held Monday through Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning in both classroom and lab settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students, to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Design and revise the curriculum to meet the needs of ever-changing Water Quality and Waste Water Technology industry trends.
• Carries out SCTCC’s Mission to “provide the education, training, and support necessary for equitable participation in our society, economy, and democracy.”
• Engage in college committees and activities in support of SCTCC’s vision to serve as “a community of learners rooted in meaningful relationships where everyone belongs and thrives.
• Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students’ engagement in lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to build and maintain local industry partnerships.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter addressing the applicant’s experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees

Initial Salary Placement Range: Salary ranges from $1379.50 to $2302.81 per credit, and is dependent on qualifications of candidate (Based upon qualifications, view 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract for additional information) and number of credits assigned per semester. Number of credits to be covered: Fall Semester 2026 (19), Spring Semester 2027 (19), May/June (6).

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement
Associate's degree in environmental technology, water technology or waste water treatment or,
Bachelor's degree in environmental technology, environmental science/engineering, or chemical engineering or,
Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry with an environmental emphasis.

Occupational Experience Requirement
Three years experience in water 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

• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably at a two-year college
• Prior experience using D2L Brightspace platform or equivalent information management system
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement
• Ability to work with a diverse student body with a broad range of interests and abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers
• Experience in curriculum development at the professional level
• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual/multilingual in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges Universities (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.

A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: Criminal Background Check Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only) Employment Reference Check Conflict of Interest Review

Employment eligibility: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate(s), under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
This teaching position is primarily in-person on campus. The SCTCC course schedule determines the days of the week and specific class times. The successful candidate(s) shall collaborate with the program dean to determine the final schedule.

Telework (Yes/No) No