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Temporary Part-Time Economics Faculty

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a temporary part-time Economics Faculty to begin spring semester 2026. This position will be located on the Moorhead campus.

Responsibilities include activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: instructional planning and delivery; teaching and facilitating student learning; curriculum planning and development; assessment of student performance at course and departmental level; classroom management; and maintenance of professional skills and credentials.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree with a major in economics or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in economics.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college; teaching experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners; outstanding communication and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth; and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students. Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead's campus, but it travels and serves all 4 campuses.

For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

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: 01-05-2026. Position end date: 06-30-2026. Open date: 10-23-2025. Close date: 01-05-2026. Posting contact name: Heidi Ruth Balgaard. Posting contact email: ...@minnesota.edu.