Teacher Education Foundations Instructor - Community College Faculty

Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to teach foundational courses within our Elementary and Special Education Transfer Pathway, helping students build the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to succeed in today's diverse and evolving classrooms. In this role, you will engage future teachers in coursework that explores child growth and development, inclusive and culturally responsive practices, educational technology, literacy development, and the foundations of the profession. Through both online asynchronous instruction and limited in-person engagement (approximately one day per week on our Hutchinson or Willmar campuses), you will guide students in connecting theory to practice, supporting their development as reflective practitioners prepared to meet the needs of all learners. Courses in this pathway emphasize:

? Understanding the whole child-including cognitive, social-emotional, and developmental processes across varied learning contexts

? Creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that honor diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities

? Applying evidence-based teaching practices in literacy, behavior support, and instructional design

? Supporting students with diverse and exceptional needs, including those receiving special education services

? Building strong partnerships with families and communities as essential contributors to student success This position is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in elementary or special education who are passionate about sharing their expertise, mentoring future educators, and contributing to the long-term strength of the teaching workforce.

Salary Range:

$43,912 - $95,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master's degree with a major in education.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level..

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.

Other Requirements

Applications must include:
? Online Employment Application
? Resume
? Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
? Unofficial copy of transcripts

About

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
? Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
? Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
? Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
? Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
? Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
? Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
? Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
? Academic Year Contract
? Medical Insurance (single coverage $48.94 per month and family coverage is $333.91 per month)
? Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)
? Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
? Employer paid life insurance
? Short and Long Term Disability
? Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
? Retirement Plan
? Tax-deferred Compensation
? Generous vacation and sick leave