Minnesota State University Mankato

Title: Director of Outreach and Engagement (AA26114) Location: MN - Mankato Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: JR0000003659 Job Description: Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00 Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00 Job escription The Outreach and Engagement Director for the School of Applied Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at Minnesota State University, Mankato leads strategic recruitment, marketing, and partnership efforts to grow and sustain Ag-related academic programs. This role involves: - Recruitment & Marketing: Designing and executing outreach campaigns to attract prospective students and raise awareness of current and future programs. - Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with K–12 schools, colleges, industry groups, and statewide organizations to expand career and academic pathways. - Student Support: Guiding students from inquiry through graduation, including advising and retention strategies in collaboration with university teams. - Event Coordination: Planning and managing School-sponsored events, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving. - Program Growth & Inclusion: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing student experience, enrollment, and industry engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused agricultural education ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus two years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application). Or Bachelor’s degree related to agricultural education, educational leadership, student affairs/development, marketing or other related major plus four years of experience working in a college or university in outreach, recruiting, customer service, project management, advising and/or marketing related area (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application). - Demonstrated ability to develop, refine and track operational budgets. - Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and orchestrate recruitment and student advising-related activities. - Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. - Demonstrated ability to handle and process sensitive and confidential information. - Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external parties and commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Preferred Qualification - Knowledge of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or similar transfer curriculum in other states. - Familiarity with higher education trends, especially with non-traditional adult learners, and experiential education. - Ability to organize work and create internal processes to support performance outcomes. - Ability to learn and retain a wide-range of institutional information. - Demonstrated high-level of comfort with phone, internet, and face to face sales outreach. Other Requirements Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment. This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.60 to 299C.64 – Minnesota Child Protection Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable background check. Occasional in-state and out-state travel may be required to attend professional work-related conferences and partnership meetings. Some travel to other locations within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota may be Some weekend and evening hours may be required. Telework (Yes/No) Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: - Telework: Up to 40% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location. - The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience. University Demographics Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes: · Enhancing access and student success. · Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs. · Anchoring the communities and regions we serve. Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions

Title: Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science - IFO (AA27054) Location: MANK - Mankato Job Description: Working Title: Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science - IFO (AA27054) Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: State University Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization City: Mankato FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00 Salary Type: Depends on qualifications Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*) Job Description The department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant Professor beginning August 17, 2026. This position supports the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for the Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence programs. Candidates must demonstrate motivation and expertise to support quality teaching, advising, professional development, and funded scholarly activity. The successful candidate will also actively participate in departmental committee work, curriculum design, assessment, and help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and program completion. - A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. - The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. - May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned. - The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. - All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement) - The successful candidate may need to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in advanced database, advanced data analytics, computer architecture, cloud computing, information security, network architecture, data engineering, computer vision, deep learning, or natural language processing, or other areas as assigned and qualified. - The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to active, applied learning and developing innovative ways to support learning, including project-based teaching pedagogies. - Faculty will be knowledgeable about current industry trends and emerging research. - This position will advise and mentor students, including graduate-level theses and other capstones papers. Minimum Qualifications - Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field conferred on an official transcript by the date of appointment. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. Preferred Qualification - Ability to teach a variety of topics at the undergraduate and graduate level in advanced database, advanced data analytics, computer architecture, cloud computing, information security, network architecture, data engineering, computer vision, deep learning, or natural language processing. - Demonstrated commitment to active, applied learning and developing innovative ways to support learning, including project-based teaching pedagogies. - Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Demonstrated success or strong potential for productivity in research, grant writing, creative activity and scholarship. - Ability & willingness to advise and mentor students, including graduate-level thesis and other capstone papers. - Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills. Application Procedures: A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. - Cover Letter - Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Contact Information for three (3) references - Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree - A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience? - A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy, including your experience or familiarity with the use of active learning, project-based learning, and/or experiential learning. - A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests. - Evidence of successful teaching, such as teaching evaluations.