Drafting Instructor Technical College Faculty

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Join our growing online Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Mechanical Design program and help shape the next generation of design professionals. Were looking for two experienced designer who loves sharing their knowledge and wants to help students build real-world skills using tools like AutoCAD Inventor SolidWorks and this full-time faculty role youll teach fully online in an asynchronous format guiding a wide range of learners from beginners to working professionals through topics such as mechanical design ASME standards GD&T and engineering documentation. Youll also develop and update courses stay connected to industry needs and collaborate with our advisory committee to keep the program current and relevant. Our students come from all over the country and many balance school with work and family. Youll play a key role in supporting their success by mentoring them creating clear and engaging learning experiences and encouraging them to use the colleges support services. If youre passionate about your field enjoy helping others grow and want to join a student-centered community and technical college team wed love to meet you.

Two positions to fill (PCN: & )

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$43912 - $95542: 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 $71893.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Associates degree from a mechanical drafting and design program.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in mechanical drafting and design.

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.

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)

Other Requirements

Applications must include:

• Online Employment Application

• Resume

• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications

• Unofficial copy of transcripts

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 MnSCUs vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday Friday (Start Date: Aug. 20 2026)

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes telework eligible please note though that this is not a fully remote position expectation for duty days and other initiative days on campus would be in person.

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.

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