Technical College Faculty - Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor (Unlimited, Full-time)

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Technical College Faculty - Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor (Unlimited, Full-time) Institution: Minneapolis Community and Technical College Classification Title: Tech College Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty City: Minneapolis FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH THE INITIAL PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE OF FEBRUARY 9, 2026. Job Description Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for a unlimited, full-time Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor position in our Welding and Metal Fabrication (WELD) Department within the School of Trade Technologies starting 2026 Fall Semester. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both lecture and laboratory settings; Develop and revise instructional materials for both lecture and laboratory courses; Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels; Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Welding and Metal Fabrication Department, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel; Participate actively in the College community through WELD Department and School of Trade Technologies meetings and College-wide committee work; Utilize campus technology to stay current in the welding and metal fabrication occupation and connect to faculty, staff, and students; and Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships. Minneapolis College’s Welding and Metal Fabrication program provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills they need for entry-level employment as welders, solderers, and metal fabricators. Students can earn the following academic awards: Welding and Metal Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree (60 credits) Welding and Metal Fabrication Certificate (30 credits) 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 Welding Technology/Welder: Education Requirement: Diploma in welding. Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in welding. Recency Requirement: 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. Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Teaching experience in a community college or technical school setting. Occupational experience in welding and metal fabrication. Demonstrated computer skills with educational learning systems and Microsoft Office software. Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies. Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery. Experience assessing student academic achievement. Other Requirement Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position. Work Shift Schedule varies Telework No Benefits Yes Application Procedure: Interested individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and any other documents as needed. All uploaded 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 opportunities 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 encourage 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: 08-19-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 01-26-2026 Close Date: 05-15-2026 Posting Contact Name: Victoria Vy Le Posting Contact Email: victoria.le@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. 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