What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Sciences / Behavioral Sciences Instructor position at Mitchell Technical College?
Mitchell Technical College is seeking a full-time instructor in Beavioral Sciences and/or Social Sciences to join the Mitchell Technical College general education team for the 2026-27 school year. The postion is open until filled.
If you have an advanced degree and a background in fields like Psychology or Sociology, this is your chance to empower the next generation of technical professionals. We are seeking an instructor dedicated to developing the critical thinking and communication skills students need to compete globally. Specific course assignments will depend on qualifications and the 2026-27 academic schedule.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A master's degree in the discipline you will be teaching OR a master's degree in a different field and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you will be teaching is preferred.
- Teaching experience is preferred, but we will consider individuals with strong educational backgrounds and excellent planning and communication skills.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance program, and participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. Candidates also must be able to pass a state and federal criminal background check.
Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload their résumé and cover letter to the application. Apply at https://mitchelltech.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. For additional information, contact Scott Fossum, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at scott.fossum@mitchelltech.edu or 605-995-7178.
Mitchell Technical College does not discriminate in its employment of policies and practices, or in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
Annual Security Report/Campus Security Crime Statistics
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Mitchell Tech’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Mitchell Tech website at https://www.mitchelltech.edu/about/your-right-to-know. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Vice President for Operations and Human Resources, Mitchell Technical College, 1800 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD 57301 or by calling 605-995-7178.