Architectural Drafter jobs in Grand Forks, ND

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Job Summary

Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time Architectural Drafting/Technology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching, who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Northland are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission.  The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds amongst its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Examples of Duties:

• Provide classroom skills and instruction.
• Deliver instruction using a variety of methods including on-site, online and/or hybrid-blended for a wide range of students, including traditional, developmental, adult, concurrent enrollment and English-language learners.
• Conduct classroom research and other assessment/evaluation activities.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone.
• Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Northland Community and Technical College.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Promote diversity and cultural competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirement

• Associate's degree in architectural drafting/technology or a degree in architecture.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in architectural drafting/technology or as a license/registered architect.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching.
• Coursework in teaching pedagogies and preparation in principles and methods of evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
• Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
• Advanced knowledge of wood frame methods, the materials used in residential construction, and their applications.
• General knowledge of international building codes for residential and commercial.
• Advanced knowledge of ADA ANSI and Minnesota accessibility standards.
• Experience estimating residential construction projects.
• Current Architect registration
• Knowledge of Auto CAD Revit
• Experience with hand and CAD drafting methods, techniques, and guidelines for use in production of construction documents.

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.

Application Details

Please apply online: https://northlandcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/1755

Online applications must include (please note your application will not be accepted without the following):

• Cover letter of interest
• Resume
• Copy of all college transcripts

Application Deadline:  Open until filled, screening begins 09/11/2023

About Minnesota State

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN.  We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

  Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Retirement plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Michelle Benitt at 218-683-8634 or email michelle.benitt@northlandcollege.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.