Welding Technology/Welder Instructor

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Welding TechnologyWelder InstructorInstitution: Dakota County Technical CollegeClassification Title:Tech College FacultyBargaining Unit Union:210: Minnesota State College FacultyCity:RosemountFLSA:Job ExemptFull Time Part Time:Full timeEmployment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range: $44,144.00 - $96,906.00Salary$44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually* 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.Job DescriptionDakota County Technical College seeks a Full-Time Welding Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires 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.Examples of Duties:Teach Welding curriculum in a team environment.Develop and write Welding curriculum.Assist in student recruitment and placement for the Welding Program.Advise and evaluate Welding students.See detailed faculty position description structor is responsible for all activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to, instructional planning, curriculum development, student evaluation and records, student recruitment and retention, student advising and placement, classroomclimate preparation and management, interpersonal relations, promote safety in all aspects of program activities, purchase supplies and equipment, participate in professional development experiences, work as an effective team member of the department, maintenance of professional skills and credentials, and participate on college committees.Find out more about the program here: start date: August 20, 2025Minimum Qualifications (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered.)Education RequirementDiploma in welding.Occupational Experience RequirementFour full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in welding.Recency RequirementOne 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 Bachelor's Degree.Higher education teaching experience with a diverse student populationExperience with learning communities or team teachingExperience in curriculum developmentExperience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including on-line instructionExperience developing and using student-centered, active and experiential learning strategiesExperience integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instructionExperience assessing student academic achievement of campus-wide and classroom learning outcomesWork Shift (Hours Days of work)Monday - Friday; Times vary, may include some evenings.Telework (YesNo)NoApplication Procedure:Please upload the following information with your application:Cover LetterLetter of InterestCurrent Resume (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered. Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)Transcript (Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.)ContactIf you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at or at 651-423-8411.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.AboutDakota 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. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take worklife balance seriously.Desired Start Date:08-20-2025Position End Date:Open Date:03-03-2025Close Date:03-25-2025Posting Contact Name:Julia GlennPosting Contact Email:

Created: 2025-03-06