UFT Biology Faculty (Cambridge Campus)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Coon Rapids, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is seeking an unlimited, full-time Biology faculty member. The primary responsibilities of the position include teaching a two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence intended mainly for students majoring in nursing, health science, and allied health. This position may be assigned other Biology courses for majors and non-majors. ARCC has a strong commitment to innovative, active, student-centered teaching practices including service learning, undergraduate research (independent and course-based), online and hybrid learning. 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. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will be in person at the Cambridge campus. The faculty member may be expected to teach a variety of evening, online, and/or hybrid course sections associated with both campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids. This position is assigned to the Biology credential field. Graduate coursework in related areas may be considered in-field for Biology.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in Biology or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Biology.
• 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.
• Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for applying.
• Successful candidates must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
• All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub.
• 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

• Teaching experience, formal or informal, in a Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence
• Experience or strategies in designing and implementing evidence-based, student-centered teaching and learning practices to support student success such as active learning, culturally responsive teaching, and other methods
• Demonstrated strategies for addressing the academic needs and supporting the success of diverse and multicultural student populations, including students who are BIPOC, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, non-traditional, non-native speakers of English, students with disabilities, dual enrollment high-school students, and others
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with others, for example, within the classroom, department, broader college community, and/or other professional collaborations
• Experience or strategies in engaging students in project-based learning or course-based undergraduate research within the community college setting

Responsibilities

• Teaching a two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence intended mainly for students majoring in nursing, health science, and allied health.
• May be assigned other Biology courses for majors and non-majors.
• Practice continuous improvement through ongoing content- and pedagogy-related professional development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in service to the department, division, and college.
• Teach a variety of evening, online, and/or hybrid course sections associated with both campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time