Construction Management Instructor

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Working Title:

Construction Management Instructor Institution:

Dakota County Technical College Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty Bargaining Unit /

Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty, 218:

Non-Unit City:

Rosemount FLSA:

Job Exempt Full Time /

Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified•Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$24,800.00•$52,800.00 Complete Application Requirement — Please Read Before Applying To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

Current Resume (Required): Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week. Transcript (Required): Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire. Please submit in the resume/cover letter attachment section of application. Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications Job Description Dakota County Technical College invites applicants for adjunct/temporary part-time instructors to teach courses in our Construction Management program, who are 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 perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Responsibility:

Teach various courses in the Construction Codes & Inspections certificate program.

Construction Management Program Description:

Designed to prepare the student for a career as an entry level inspector and/ or plan reviewer in various areas of the construction inspection field. The student gains the knowledge and develops skills necessary to perform as a construction inspector or plan reviewer in general building code compliance inspection or in specific areas of code compliance. Once completed, students are prepared to sit for the applicable certified inspector test administered by the International Code Council. It is also a pathway that can lead to other industry certifications. Find out more about the program here: https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/construction-manufacturing/construction-management/

Fall Semester Dates:

08/24/2026•12/18/2026 •Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Salary Range:

If assigned less than 5 credits (Adjunct): Per credit rate of $775•$1650. If assigned 5 or more credits total (Temporary, PT): $44,144•$96,906 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 32 credits per years. 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. Initial placement is limited to the step range permitted for new faculty under the MSCF salary schedule. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or construction science. Occupational Experience Requirement Two full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid experience in construction management. 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 Qualifications Licensed plumber AAS in Building Inspection Technology 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 outcome 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. Class is asynchronous online. Work can be done virtually at times convenient for the instructor. Telework (Yes/No) Yes Internal Applicants All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs•Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions. External Applicants Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State Contact If 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 hr@dctc.edu or 651-423-8411. If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance. 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. About 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. 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 work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-24-2026

Position End Date:

12-18-2026

Open Date:

03-27-2026

Close Date:

04-24-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn Posting Contact Email:

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Diverse Workforce Information:

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