About the Role
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). 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 Job Description 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 Announcement – Please be Advised Minnesota State Career Site URL Update Our candidate career site URL will change on April 25, 2026. Due to this change, you will not be able to apply for any open positions on April 25, 2026. Our system will be back up and running, for you to apply to our open positions, on April 26,2026 at the following link: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers Please be sure to update any bookmarks to our career site you may have. Questions and Application issues can be directed to careers@minnstate.edu Information for new and prospective employees Welcome to the Minnesota State career site for external applicants. This page allows you to search for jobs, apply, and check the status of applications at the colleges, universities, and system office of Minnesota State. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. Use the “sign in” link at the top of this page to log in to your profile. Current employees must log in to Workday to apply for positions using the Jobs Hub app. Visit our website to learn more about Working at Minnesota State, including information about compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities, and employee and labor relations. Sound like your kind of place? If so, we invite you to explore our many exciting careers! | Employee Resources | Privacy Statement | Technical and Security Issues Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Diverse Workforce Information: Connect 700 and Veteran's Preference Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are military friendly campuses and recognized Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organizations. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Veterans, Service Members, and families in all military branches