Chemistry Instructor - Community College Faculty
- Minnesota State
- Hutchinson, Minnesota
- Full Time
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).**
**Working Title:**
Chemistry Instructor - Community College Faculty
**Institution:**
Ridgewater College
**Classification Title:**
Community College Faculty
**Bargaining Unit / Union:**
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
**City:**
RIDG - Willmar CampusHutchinson
**FLSA:**
Job Exempt
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full time
**Employment Condition:**
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
**Salary Range:**
$0.00 - $0.00
**Job Description**
**Salary Range:** **$43,912 - $95,542:** _Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893._
**Minimum Qualification**
**Education Requirement:**
+ Master's degree with a major in chemistry or a masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in chemistry.
**Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement** _(to be completed within three years of hire)_
+ Course construction (credit course) *
+ Teaching/instructional methods (credit course) *
+ Student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) *
+ Philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course) **
+ Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
+ * These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
+ ** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)
**Other Requirements**
Applications must include:
+ Online Employment Application
+ Resume
+ Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
+ Unofficial copy of transcripts
+ List of three professional references with contact information
**Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)**
Monday- Friday
**Telework (Yes/No)**
No
**About**
**Institution Information**
**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.
**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:**
08-11-2025
**Position End Date:**
**Open Date:**
06-30-2025
**Close Date:**
07-15-2025
**Posting Contact Name:**
Felicia Mary Telecky
**Posting Contact Email:**
...
**Working Title:**
Chemistry Instructor - Community College Faculty
**Institution:**
Ridgewater College
**Classification Title:**
Community College Faculty
**Bargaining Unit / Union:**
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
**City:**
RIDG - Willmar CampusHutchinson
**FLSA:**
Job Exempt
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full time
**Employment Condition:**
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
**Salary Range:**
$0.00 - $0.00
**Job Description**
**Salary Range:** **$43,912 - $95,542:** _Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893._
**Minimum Qualification**
**Education Requirement:**
+ Master's degree with a major in chemistry or a masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in chemistry.
**Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement** _(to be completed within three years of hire)_
+ Course construction (credit course) *
+ Teaching/instructional methods (credit course) *
+ Student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) *
+ Philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course) **
+ Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
+ * These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
+ ** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)
**Other Requirements**
Applications must include:
+ Online Employment Application
+ Resume
+ Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
+ Unofficial copy of transcripts
+ List of three professional references with contact information
**Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)**
Monday- Friday
**Telework (Yes/No)**
No
**About**
**Institution Information**
**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.
**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:**
08-11-2025
**Position End Date:**
**Open Date:**
06-30-2025
**Close Date:**
07-15-2025
**Posting Contact Name:**
Felicia Mary Telecky
**Posting Contact Email:**
...
Job ID: 483558007
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025
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