All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Sociology InstructorInstitution:Normandale Community CollegeClassification Title:Community College FacultyBargaining Unit / Union:210: Minnesota State College FacultyCity:BloomingtonFLSA:Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:Full timeEmployment Condition:Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:$0.00 - $0.00Normandale Community College will be hosting a virtual open house on Wednesday December 18th at 11:00am CST and Monday January 6 at 11:00am CST for applicants to learn more about the college and culture. Register in advance for this webinar-style open house. After registering, you will receive an email with information for how to join.Dec 18: Click here to register (https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNQ4kI5zmNSaCPuVBwQ5IEhA)Jan 6: Click here to register (https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNLhST66JqTTimqrc6472cA)Classification: Unlimited, Full-time facultySalary Range: $51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)Position Start Date: Fall Semester: August 21st, 2025We 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 SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT NORMANDALEThe sociology department at Normandale Community College supports students working toward degrees in sociology, criminal justice, peace officer and public safety, and women’s studies and includes certificates in family studies and law enforcement. We are committed to offering a quality education and learning opportunities for all students. We value diversity for students and faculty. We support faculty engagement, service, and professional development.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.The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
Teach a broad spectrum of Sociology courses including day and evening classes, and utilizing different instructional modalities, including online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals
Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.
Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirements
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.
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)
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
Demonstrated teaching across the sociology discipline with an emphasis in criminology and/or criminal justice.
Experience in the criminal justice system (law enforcement, corrections, adjudication)
Experience with teaching in-person, hybrid, and online courses
Experience teaching in diverse and underserved populations
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
Knowledge of the community college mission and its unique student population
Evidence of professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience with collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, guiding students, and professional development
WHY NORMANDALENormandale (https://www.normandale.edu) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 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 PACKAGEAs 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 SEGIP’s website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement (https://www.mscfmn.org/mscf-contracts) outlines many additional benefits provided.For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirementbrochure.pdf) through MMB.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe 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 jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.This vacancy is posted online from December 9th, 2024 – January 6th, 2025HOW 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.Desired Start Date:08-21-2025Position End Date:Open Date:12-09-2024Close Date:01-06-2025Posting Contact Name:John NormanPosting Contact Email:fs5464xd@minnstate.edu
