[Hiring] Computer Programming Instructor @Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Role Description

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is seeking qualified, student‑centered instructors to provide temporary teaching coverage during faculty sabbatical. These assignments offer the opportunity to support academic excellence, engage with motivated learners, and contribute to program continuity during the sabbatical period.

This position represents SCTCC’s commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive curriculum and environment where students from our community will thrive. This position is a limited, part-time position teaching from August 19, 2026 to May 14, 2027. This position is remote, teaching asynchronously. This position will teach between 3 to 21 credits fall semester and between 3 and 16 credits in the spring semester dependent on number of qualified applicants and availability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning in asynchronous classroom and lab settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Design and revise the curriculum to meet the needs of ever-changing Computer Programming trends.
• Carry out SCTCC’s Mission to “provide the education, training, and support necessary for equitable participation in our society, economy, and democracy.”
• Engage in college committees and activities in support of SCTCC’s vision to serve as “a community of learners rooted in meaningful relationships where everyone belongs and thrives.”
• Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students’ engagement in lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to build and maintain local industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.

Requirements

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in computer programming.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum.
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably at a two-year college.
• Prior experience using D2L Brightspace platform or equivalent information management system.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement.
• Ability to apply equity-minded practices to support the academic success and engagement of students from diverse backgrounds and with varied abilities and interests.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers.
• Experience in curriculum development at the professional level.
• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual/multilingual in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.

Other Requirements

• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (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.
• A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
  • Employment Reference Check
  • Conflict of Interest Review
• 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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

This is a remote, asynchronous teaching position that also requires regularly scheduled virtual office hour availability to support students.

Telework

Yes

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• 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
• Professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Promotion of health and well-being of employees and serious consideration of work/life balance

Desired Start Date

08-19-2026

Position End Date

05-14-2027

Open Date

03-19-2026

Close Date

12-31-2026

Posting Contact

Name: Christine H Blommer

Email: [email protected]