Earth Science Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Coon Rapids, MN

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About The Position

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is seeking an unlimited, full-time Earth Science faculty member. This faculty member will teach multiple transfer-level courses intended for non-science majors, including, for example, Oceanography, Geology, and/or Meteorology. The successful candidate will support the goals of the Natural Sciences department by creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment and promoting student success in all course formats. ARCC has a strong commitment to innovative, active, student-centered teaching practices. The successful candidate will practice continuous improvement through ongoing content- and pedagogy-related professional development and will work collaboratively with colleagues in service to the department, division, and college. It is expected that the successful candidate will teach in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online asynchronous, and hybrid. This faculty member may teach courses associated with both campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, but the primary teaching responsibilities will be at the Coon Rapids campus. This position is assigned to the Earth Science credential field. Graduate coursework in related areas may be considered in-field for Earth Science.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in Earth Science or with 27 graduate quarter/18 semester credits in earth science that would apply to the major.
Please complete the online application form at and upload these documents by the deadline: Cover Letter, Vitae/Resume, Unofficial/Official College Transcripts, Philosophy of Teaching Statement
Within your application material, please address how you meet the qualifications for this position.
Applications must include transcripts to be considered.
Successful candidates must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience, formal or informal, in Oceanography, Geology, and/or Meteorology
Experience with, or a strong interest in, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for non-STEM majors in introductory-level Natural Science courses
Experience with, or a strong interest in, using student-centered teaching and learning practices to improve student success in a variety of course formats, including in-person, online asynchronous, and hybrid
Demonstrated commitment to the success of diverse student populations including, for example, multicultural and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students, non-traditional students, non-native speakers of English, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and others
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with others, for example, within the classroom, department, broader college community, and/or other professional collaborations

Responsibilities

Teach multiple transfer-level courses intended for non-science majors, including, for example, Oceanography, Geology, and/or Meteorology.
Support the goals of the Natural Sciences department by creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment and promoting student success in all course formats.
Practice continuous improvement through ongoing content- and pedagogy-related professional development
Work collaboratively with colleagues in service to the department, division, and college.
Teach in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online asynchronous, and hybrid.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
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
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents