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Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Bloomington,
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Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-15432
Classification: Temporary, part-time faculty
Salary Range: $51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)
Position Start Date: Fall Semester, August 19, 2026
Compensation for under 5 credits is $1,650 per semester credit. Those teaching more than five credits are temporary part-time employees and can move to the faculty salary schedule.
The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday, April 8 to April 29 at 11:59pm
ABOUT THE POSITIONS AND THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM AT NORMANDALE
The dental hygiene program at Normandale Community College is seeking one part-time faculty member. The individual selected for the position will provide student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical setting. We champion the development of our faculty and welcome applications interested in teaching in a community college with a dynamic and dedicated faculty. We are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Normandale dental hygiene students have the option to be dually admitted and enrolled at Metropolitan State University to provide access to a BSDH degree.
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 dental hygiene courses in a variety of formats that include traditional, alternative delivery methods, and virtual learning environments
Provide instruction in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse student body
Design and deliver instruction that incorporates technologies that advance learning
Provide quality instruction that incorporates a variety of current teaching techniques and pedagogies that positively impact the student and field of dental hygiene
Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, the field of dental hygiene, and the student
Actively engage in college service, department activities, and student support
Participate in program review and/or accreditation efforts
Provide learning activities that promote interprofessional education and collaborative in the health sciences division
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirement
Bachelor degree and a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
Occupational Experience Requirement
Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental hygienist
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.
Professional Requirement
Current Dental Hygienist License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in the field or in a related area from an accredited institution.
Instructional experience
Ability to incorporate technology into curriculum delivery to include online instruction and using web-based course management systems such as D2L
Knowledge of accreditation process
Experience with IPE curriculum development and implementation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility to teach daytime, early evenings, or at an off-campus clinic
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
Knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience developing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students
Experience using multi-modal approaches and student-centered pedagogy to meet the needs of first generation, immigrant, and low-income students
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale 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 PACKAGE
As 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. This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your online application and supporting information to this posting.
You can also search for this job and more on the Minnesota State careers website at https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
If you are a current Minnesota State employee, please log into Workday, click on the Careers Hub section and search for the Job Code.
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.
