Biology Instructor
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Education / Teaching
Academic, College Lecturer, Adult & Continuing Education, University Professor
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- Working Title:
Biology Instructor - Institution:
Dakota County Technical College - Classification
Title:
Community College Faculty - Bargaining Unit / Union: 210:
Minnesota State College Faculty - City:
Rosemount - FLSA:
Job Exempt - Full Time / Part Time:
Part time - Employment Condition:
Unclassified – Limited Academic (Fixed Term) - Salary Range: $43,067.00 - $98,660.00
Dakota County Technical College seeks a Biology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Dakota County Technical College are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission.
The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Teach biology curriculum, including lecture, labs.
- Conduct instructional planning.
- Develop curriculum.
- Student evaluation and records.
- Classroom/climate preparation and management.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Promote safety in all aspects of program activities.
- Participate in professional development experiences.
- Work as an effective team member of the department.
- Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.
- Participate on college.
Appointment Dates:
January 11 - May 17, 2027.
Teaching Load:
Anticipated to be up to a 15 credits for Spring 2026.
Salary Range:
Faculty assigned less than 5 credits:
Per credit rate of $775 - $1650. Faculty assigned 5 or more credits total: $43,067 - $98,660 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 30 credits per years. Pay will be prorated, based upon credit load).
Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2025 - 2027 MSCF Contract, and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office. Initial placement is limited to the step range permitted for new faculty under the MSCF salary schedule.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree with a major in biology or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.
- Higher education teaching experience with diverse student populations
- Experience with learning communities or team teaching
- Experience in curriculum development
- Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including web enhanced and online instruction
- Experience developing and using student centered, active and experiential learning strategies
- Experience integrating cross cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction
- Experience assessing student academic achievement of campus wide and classroom learning outcomes
- Experience with accelerated adult learning
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Day Shift;
Monday - Friday
Telework (Yes/No) No
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. 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.
About Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands‑on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs.
Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities.
DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees.
DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC.
Both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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