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Working Title:

Speech Communication Instructor (Communication Studies)

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Rosemount

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College seeks an Unlimited Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor that is 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.

The Communication Studies courses at DCTC focus on developing a stronger understanding of the nature of human interaction by exploring how messages are created, transmitted, and received through the use of verbal and nonverbal symbols.

Duties Include:

+ Teach several communication studies courses.

+ Instructor 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, classroom/climate 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.

Salary Range:

$43,067.00 - 94,542.00 USD Annually

* Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract (http://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf#page=61) , and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.

Minimum Qualifications

_Education Requirement_

+ Master's degree with a major in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies or

+ Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies.

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

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Some variability depending on course schedule.

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application:

+ **Transcript** : **Application must include transcript(s). If a transcript is not submitted, application will be mark as incomplete.** Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.

+ **Cover Letter/Letter of Interest**

+ **Current Resume** : Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.

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 [email protected] or [email protected] , 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.

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 (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) and Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) 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:

08-20-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-05-2025

Close Date:

06-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]