Job Information
Minnesota State Upward Bound Summer Science Instructor in Rosemount, Minnesota
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Working Title:
Upward Bound Summer Science Instructor
Institution:
Dakota County Technical College
Classification Title:
Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
218: Non-Unit
City:
Rosemount
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$24,800.00 - $52,800.00
Job Description
Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) TRIO Upward Bound is seeking qualified applicants to teach Science in our summer program.
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Plan, implement, and lead all aspects of the Upward Bound summer science courses
Teach three 55-minute sections Tuesdays - Fridays for 4 weeks
You can choose course content, but it must include hands-on labs (If you want to use it, curriculum is available for Genetics and DNA, Paleontology, and Robotics and Animatronics)
Attend UB Summer Orientation and all mandatory staff trainings as directed by Project Director
Regularly communicate and meet with UB advisor(s) about student progress and concerns
Attend weekly check-in meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Payment for this assignment will be pain via stipend.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Qualified to teach science at a high school or college level
At least 1 year teaching science, preferably at a high school level
Knowledge of expectations for high school- and college-level science standards
Experience working with high school students, specifically low-income and/or potential first generation college students
Knowledge of common barriers low-income/first-generation college students face while in college
Ability to connect with and motivate high school students
Ability to work independently without supervision
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
All scheduled work hours are at Dakota County Technical College unless otherwise noted.
Summer staff training June 13 and 20, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Class/teaching days Tuesdays-Fridays June 24-July 26; 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (exact hours TBD, Three teaching periods and one prep, No classes June 30- July 4)
Summer debrief/wrap up Thursday, August 7
Telework: No
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following information with your application:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (Optional)
Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)
Transcript (If applicable, unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.)
Internal Applicants
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@dctc.edu or at 651-423-8411.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
Upward Bound is one of the Federal TRIO educational opportunity outreach programs, which support and motivate low-income, first-generation potential college students as well as students with disabilities to navigate academic environments from middle school to postgraduate programs. The goal of Federal TRIO programs is to increase the percentage of low-income and first-generation college students who successfully pursue postsecondary education opportunities. Upward Bound provides academic and personal support and guidance to help qualifying high school students get to college. DCTC Upward Bound serves 123 students from three high schools in Dakota County: Burnsville, South St. Paul, and Two Rivers.
Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) and Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
About UB Summer
The Upward Bound summer program is a 6-week academic program that offers participants unique hands-on learning experiences that help bridge the gap from one school year to the next and prevents summer learning melt. Students receive instruction in English, math, science, and foreign language, research postsecondary options, visit college campuses, and develop their leadership skills. The summer program takes place at Dakota County Technical College and serves around 40 students.
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:
05-01-2025
Position End Date:
08-08-2025
Open Date:
01-27-2025
Close Date:
03-12-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Julia Glenn
Posting Contact Email:
sn5879qw@minnstate.edu