Bloomington
Full time
JR0000005786
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Working Title:
Instructor - Economics
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Classification: Unlimited, Full-time faculty
Salary Range: $51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)
Position Start Date: Spring Semester: Jan 8, 2027
This vacancy is posted online from Monday September 21 - Sunday October 18 at 11:59pm
Normandale Community College will be hosting a virtual open house on Thursday October 15 at 12:00pm CST for applicants to learn more about the college and culture. Register in advance for this webinar-style open house. After registering, you will receive an email with information for how to join. https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8A8nURfeRv-yxdxYfiuBEA#/registration
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 THE POSITION AND THE ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT AT NORMANDALE
The members of the Economics Department are committed to providing a solid foundation in economics to students of all backgrounds. We believe in supporting a quality education experience that provides learning opportunities for our diverse student body. Our curriculum offers courses that prepare students for completion of the Economics Transfer Pathway degree, other degree programs, and for transfer. We value a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in our faculty members. The Economics Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the engaged role our faculty play in service to the college.
Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body
Teach a broad spectrum of Economics courses including day and evening classes, and utilizing different instructional modalities, including online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college's goals
Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.
Minimum Qualifications
(To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.)
Master's degree with a major in economics OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in economics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Coursework beyond the Master's degree
Post-secondary teaching experience
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
An understanding of the community college mission and its unique population
Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, and guiding students.
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement (https://www.mscfmn.org/\files/ugd/813050\9779054de20a4a4b85bbda111706c8fd.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
HOW TO APPLY
External Applicants
Please submit your online application and supporting information to this post
Resume/CV
Unofficial college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are required for all applicants. If foreign transcripts are being submitted, they must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.)
Cover letter/letter of interest (Optional)
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.)
Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. 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.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at 952.358.8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the @type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
01-08-2027
Position End Date:
Open Date:
09-21-2026
Close Date:
10-19-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Philip Beran Ryan
Posting Contact Email:
philip.ryan@normandale.edu
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