Philosophy Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

About The Position

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is seeking one (1) unlimited, full-time Philosophy faculty member. The primary responsibilities include teaching a variety of Philosophy courses and potentially some Humanities courses. The position will include online and in-person instructional responsibilities. Participation and leadership in discipline, division, campus, and college matters through service on committees is expected. Continual professional development is expected. The Philosophy/Humanities department values collegiality and collaboration as part of its commitment to teaching and learning and seeks candidates with strong interpersonal skills. The primary teaching responsibilities for these positions will be at the Cambridge campus with some teaching at the Rapids Campus.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in philosophy or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in philosophy.
Complete the online application and upload these documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section by the posting 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.
Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for applying.
Successful candidates must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
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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.
In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the discipline of Philosophy
Experience teaching a variety of philosophy classes both seated and online. In particular, experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Medical Ethics, Logic is desired.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching (example: course survey results, teaching awards) and/or strong interest in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL examples include: attending teaching workshops, seminars, or conferences; reading or publishing in this area).
Experience addressing current issues related to education such as AI, especially in an online learning environment
Demonstrated commitment to teaching a culturally and racially diverse philosophy curriculum
Experience with or commitment and knowledge of strategies for addressing equity gaps

Responsibilities

Teaching a variety of Philosophy courses and potentially some Humanities courses.
Online and in-person instructional responsibilities.
Participation and leadership in discipline, division, campus, and college matters through service on committees.
Continual professional development.

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)
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
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents