**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Physics Instructor **Institution:** Rochester Community and Technical College **Classification Title:** Community College Faculty **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 210: Minnesota State College Faculty, 218: Non-Unit **City:** Rochester **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) **Salary Range:** $0.00 - $0.00 **Job Description** Rochester Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a one-year fixed term, full-time, physics faculty position. A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment. Duties Include: + Deliver lecture and lab instruction for Principles of Physics and Classical Physics I/II. + Participate in division meetings. + Conduct classroom and program assessment and evaluation activities. + Participate in college-wide initiatives. + Engage in professional development activities. + Advocate on behalf of students, program and college. **Salary Range:** The Salary range for this position is $43,067 - $94,542. Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State website). The State of Minnesota also offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance-, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. **Minimum Qualifications** + Master's degree with a major in physics or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in physics. **Preferred Qualification** + Demonstrated teaching effectiveness using a variety of pedagogical methods. + Experience with laboratory technology for instruction. + Experience working on department level assessment and curriculum. + Experience in or demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and equity-focused working and learning environment. + Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of community and technical colleges. + Exceptional team player who is willing to devote time to students and the department. **Application Procedure** Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process. A resume and cover letter must be uploaded. No paper applications will be considered. The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications. Initial Screening of applications will begin on May 27th, 2025. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** **Telework (Yes/No)** At RCTC, occasional and situational telework is welcomed for some roles. Our aim is to ensure that the needs of our students, employees, and the College are consistently met. This position is based at RCTC in Rochester, Minnesota, where relationships and the needs of our students and employee's matter. **About** Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college. RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States. **NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY** Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution. It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to ensure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507) 285-7128, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process. NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage (https://www.rctc.edu/services/safety/annual-security-report/) . **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:** 08-19-2025 **Position End Date:** 08-20-2025 **Open Date:** 05-05-2025 **Close Date:** 05-26-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Amanda Renee Melin **Posting Contact Email:** nq1495jt@minnstate.edu