Working Title:
Geology Adjunct/Temporary Part Time Instructor
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for instructors of Geology.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Teaching courses in Geology that include both lecture and lab sections. The schedule may include both daytime and evenings.
Delivering instruction with on-campus, blended and online modalities through our Learning Management System.
Providing quality instruction and services to a diverse student population.
Dates of employment:
Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 - December 12, 2026)
If renewed: Spring Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 8, 2027)
Salary Range:
$43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential field of Geology
Master's degree with a major in geology or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in geology.
Preferred Qualification
Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry courses to a diverse student population, with a minimum of one year of lecture/lab teaching experience.
Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in various modalities, including on-campus, blended and online.
Proficiency with a Learning Management System such as D2L Brightspace.
Familiarity with improving an existing course or even developing a new course.
Proven understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities that they serve.
Other Requirements
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Variable with some evenings and weekends as necessary.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Benefits
Eligibility will be determined by number of credits.
Application Procedure
Interested Individuals must apply online.Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed.
All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application.
Applicants must include transcripts to be considered and need to upload transcripts under Resume/CV Section.Copies of unofficial/official transcripts are acceptable for the screening process. The successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
About
Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
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:
06-30-2027
Open Date:
04-08-2026
Close Date:
05-15-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Josh Kue
Posting Contact Email:
josh.kue@minneapolis.edu
Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses. We serve 270,000 students and award more than 34,400 degrees, certificates, and diplomas annually with 86% of graduates finding a job related to their field. We are also proud to partner with businesses throughout Minnesota and beyond...
Students and employers alike can rest assured Minnesota State provides an extraordinary education at an exceptional value. With the lowest tuition costs in the state, our colleges and universities are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with many academic programs having specialized accreditations. We also employ more than 14,500 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.
