Working Title:
Head Baseball/Speed & Strength Coach and Physical Education/Exercise Science/Kinesiology Faculty
Institution:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Fergus Falls
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Salary Range
The current salary range is up to $71,893. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).
Join Us at M State
Where your work helps create a success story for every student.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‑centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.
With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‑college opportunities with a small‑college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‑focused culture.
Why Work at M State?
At M State, we are all in on student success.
Our work is guided by shared values of:
- Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
- Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.
Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.
Position Overview
M State is accepting applications for a Full-time Head Baseball /Speed & Strength Coach and Physical Education/Exercise Science/Kinesiology Faculty to begin fall semester 2026. This position is located on the Fergus Falls campus.
Responsibilities:
Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:
- Instructional planning and delivery.
- Teaching and facilitating student learning.
- Curriculum planning and development.
- Assessment of student performance at course and departmental level, and contribute to student assessment at the college general education level.
- Classroom management.
- Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.
- Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.
- Head coach duties, including recruiting, conducting practices and tryouts, organizing and scheduling road trips, tracking students’ athletic eligibility, and other related duties.
- Teach approximately 5-6 Physical Education/Exercise Science/Kinesiology courses per year on the Fergus Falls campus.
- Monitor baseball budget, fundraise as appropriate, and maintain spending practices in alignment with NJCAA rules.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in physical education, exercise science, or kinesiology or
- Master's degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in physical education, exercise science, or kinesiology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Assistant or head coaching experience in baseball at the collegiate level.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students.
- Experience teaching at a community or technical college.
- Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques and interactive, student-centered pedagogies.
- Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and student population of a comprehensive community and technical college.
- Experience working with diverse populations and teams.
- Experience with budget planning, oversight, and resource allocation in an academic or athletic setting.
- Certified to instruct CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
How to Apply
The vacancy is posted online open until filled with application review to begin May 26, 2026.
Apply at www.minnesota.edu/jobs/ Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Application must include:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae (or resume)
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)
NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. 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.
Questions About the Position?
Contact Heidi Balgaard, M State’s Faculty Recruiter, at [email protected]
About
M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater
Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead’s campus, but it travels and serves all 4 campuses.
Kara Helmig, JD
Director of Title IX & Clery Compliance (Title IX Coordinator)
Office B160
1900 28th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299.6522 | [email protected] | [email protected]
If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu . Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.
NOTICE: 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.
This vacancy notice may be removed at any time for any reason.
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:
08-17-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-11-2026
Close Date:
08-16-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Heidi Ruth Balgaard
Posting Contact Email:
[email protected]