| Classification: Temporary, part-time faculty Salary Range: $51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience) Position Start Date: Fall Semester, August 19, 2026 Compensation for under 5 credits is $1,650 per semester credit. Those teaching more than five credits are temporary part-time employees and can move to the faculty salary schedule. The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday, April 8 to April 29 at 11:59pm ABOUT THE POSITIONS AND THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM AT NORMANDALE The dental hygiene program at Normandale Community College is seeking one part-time faculty member. The individual selected for the position will provide student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical setting. We champion the development of our faculty and welcome applications interested in teaching in a community college with a dynamic and dedicated faculty. We are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Normandale dental hygiene students have the option to be dually admitted and enrolled at Metropolitan State University to provide access to a BSDH degree. 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 dental hygiene courses in a variety of formats that include traditional, alternative delivery methods, and virtual learning environments Provide instruction in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse student body Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning Provide quality instruction that incorporates a variety of current teaching techniques and pedagogies that positively impact the student and field of dental hygiene Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, the field of dental hygiene, and the student Actively engage in college service, department activities, and student support Participate in program review and/or accreditation efforts Provide learning activities that promote interprofessional education and collaborative in the health sciences division
Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement Occupational Experience Requirement Recency Requirement Professional Requirement 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in the field or in a related area from an accredited institution. Instructional experience Ability to incorporate technology into curriculum delivery to include online instruction and using web-based course management systems such as D2L Knowledge of accreditation process Experience with IPE curriculum development and implementation Excellent written and oral communication skills Flexibility to teach daytime, early evenings, or at an off-campus clinic Experience serving diverse and underserved populations Knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes Experience developing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students Experience using multi-modal approaches and student-centered pedagogy to meet the needs of first generation, immigrant, and low-income students
WHY NORMANDALE Normandale 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. This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB. 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. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your online application and supporting information to this posting. You can also search for this job and more on the Minnesota State careers website at https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637. If you are a current Minnesota State employee, please log into Workday, click on the Careers Hub section and search for the Job Code. Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required. 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. |