Community College Faculty Physics Instructor

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Classification: Unlimited Full-time faculty

Salary Range: $51303 to $71893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)

Position Start Date: Fall Semester: August 19th 2026

This vacancy is posted online from December 8th 2025 January 4th at 11:59pm

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 THE POSITION AND THE PHYSICS DEPARTMENT AT NORMANDALE

The members of the Physics Department are committed to providing a solid foundation in physics to students of all backgrounds. We value a diversity of approaches and background in our faculty members. We believe in a rigorous quality education that provides learning opportunities on multiple levels. Our curriculum offers a range of entry and intermediate level courses that enhance the preparation for students working toward the Physics Associate of Arts Emphasis degree or another degree program at Normandale as well as for students transferring to four-year institutions whether or not they major in Physics. The Physics Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the engaged role our faculty have played in service to the college.

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. Candidates hired who do not have a background in culturally responsive teaching will be expected to complete the Colleges training.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach in an inclusive and culturally responsive manner for our entire student body in particular for students of color first-generation students and Pell eligible students.

• Teach in a way that engages students and fosters curiosity and motivation.

• Teach a broad spectrum of Physics courses including laboratory in day evening and alternate schedule formats utilizing traditional and alternative delivery formats.

• Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students

• Provide quality instruction and services to students of diverse ages and backgrounds.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Develop and improve instructional methods materials and resources.

• Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses

• Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees

• Participate in other College related programs and activities

• Maintain ongoing professional development activities in Physics and culturally responsive pedagogy

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree with a major in Physics; or Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Physics.

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.
Official academic transcripts may be requested from those invited for an interview. Those who are invited to interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Physics.

• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations

• Experience teaching undergraduates in a community college setting

• Experience as a primary instructor teaching college or university-level physics including laboratory

• Experience in teaching physics courses to non-majors

• Experience in online learning and in course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L

• Experience in innovative teaching and learning approaches

• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes

• Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom

• Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students including students of color first-generation students and Pell-eligible students

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity equity and inclusion

• Demonstrated commitment to participating in campus activities and professional development

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement

• 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)

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system serving almost 15000 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 SEGIPs 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 Please indicate what assistance is needed.

HOW TO APPLY

• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position

• Upload (attach) current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

• Upload(attach) unofficial/official college transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

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.

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.

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