Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Technical College Faculty Sociology Fixed Term Part Time
Working Title
Sociology Instructor, Fixed Term Part Time 87.5%
Hire Types
Faculty
Division
Hennepin Technical College
Department
Academic Affairs
Unit
General Education
Location
On-Site, Bloomington College and Career Academy (BCCA)
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Part Time
FTE
.875
Employment Condition
Fixed Term
Work Shift
Varies
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
This is a year-long appointment, beginning September 2023 through June 2024, and follows the trimester academic calendar of Bloomington College and Career Academy (BCCA). Courses taught are HTC Sociology courses, and are taught on-location at the BCCA campus, as well as online. On-campus courses will be taught various days and times, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
This appointment is expected to be at a 87.5% teaching load with a total of 28 credits throughout the academic year.
Posting Details
Hennepin Technical College seeks a full-time Sociology Instructor to be part of our law enforcement pathway and partnership with Bloomington College and Career Academy (BCCA), and to teach college-level Sociology courses, with a focus on Criminal Justice. The college courses taught will be Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, and Race in America, with an opportunity to teach other Sociology courses as the need arises. Courses will be taught on-location at the BCCA campus in Bloomington, as well as online. The successful candidate will be dedicated to excellence in general education, who desires to become part of an environment that values trust, integrity, pride, passion, respect, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and diversity. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to embrace quality and innovation in career and technical education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
Salary Minimum
$39,212
Salary Maximum
$84,192
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
210, MSCF
Job Description
Examples of Duties:
- Teach transfer-level Sociology courses as part of our law enforcement pathway partnership at the Bloomington College and Career Academy.
- Courses include, but may not be limited to, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, and Race in America
- Continuous curriculum development, including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials and assessment of learner outcomes
- Integration of assessment activities into teaching practices and participation in department and college-wide assessment of student learning
- Support of the success and development of students through the use of a variety of instructional methods, available office hours, and by providing additional resources
- Development and implementation of on-campus and online courses
- Contribution into department decisions on budget, scheduling, textbook selection etc.
- Participation, as needed, in discipline, team, campus, and college matters through service on committees, on a pro-rated basis; attendance at regular meetings; and continued professional development, on a pro-rated basis
- Support and advance the department and college mission through ideas and projects
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job):
Educational Requirement
Master’s degree with a major in Sociology or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Sociology.
Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from minoritized, historically marginalized, and/or culturally diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job):
Experience teaching Criminal Justice courses at the college level.
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.
Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Benefits Info
We offer a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! As a State of Minnesota employer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We also offer a variety of retirement options including defined benefit and defined contributions plans, and voluntary retirement plans with an employer match.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F308P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/08/2024
Open Date
05/01/2023
Close Date
05/17/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please complete the online application and upload these documents:
- Cover Letter
- Vitae/Resume
- College Transcripts*
Within your application material, please address how you meet the qualifications for this position.
Please note, paper applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
*Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Contact
human.resources@hennepintech.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Hennepin Technical College 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.