Computer Systems Networking Instructor

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Owatonna Campus. The instructor may be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom, a virtual (online) classroom, or both (multimodal).

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

$44,143.67 – $73,609.32

The current salary range is up to $73,690. Full‑time faculty work a 171‑day contract during a nine‑month academic year (mid‑August to mid‑May).

• Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.

• Four full‑time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in networking, network administration, cybersecurity, or forensics.

• 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.

• Course construction (credit course)
• Teaching/instructional methods (credit course)
• Student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)
• Philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non‑credit course)
• Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full‑time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
• These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full‑time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.
  
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• This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart
  
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• Master's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Industry‑Recognized credentials:
  CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCNA/CCNP.
• Experience as a Security Analyst, Network Engineer or Penetration Tester.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Linux, Windows, Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

Reference checks and a driver's license background check are required.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities 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.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor applicants…