Earth Science

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Grand Rapids, MINNESOTA
Deadline: 28 Feb 2022

Position Details
Position Information


Classification Title Natural Science Faculty
Working Title Earth Science
Position Type Faculty
Division Anoka Ramsey Community College
Department Faculty
Unit Unlimited Full Time
Location Coon Rapids, MN
FLSA Exempt
Full/Part Time Full Time
FTE
Employment Condition Unlimited
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Posting Details
Salary Minimum $47,035
Salary Maximum $84,192
Salary Type Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan 210, MSCF
Job Description
This position would teach transfer-level courses in Meteorology, Geology, Energy Issues and Astronomy.  Candidates should be available and willing to teach courses at a variety of times and/or delivery models such as days, evening and online. This position will be housed at the Coon Rapids campus.  Participation in discipline and division meetings is expected.  Engage in content- and pedagogy-related professional development.  ARCC has a strong commitment to innovative teaching practices, including service learning, online courses, and other student-centered pedagogies; new faculty would be encouraged to implement comparable innovative practices.  
 
This position may teach courses associated with both the Coon Rapids and Cambridge campuses of Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The primary teaching responsibilities will be at the Coon Rapids campus.
Required Qualifications
Education Requirement:      
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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching experience in the natural sciences.
  • Experience or a strong interest in using student-centered learning techniques and a willingness to teach in a collaborative environment. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students. 
  • Demonstrated commitment and success working in a diverse and multi-cultural and multi-racial community.
  • Experience or a strong interest in utilizing proven strategies to eliminate the equity gap.  
Other Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning.  ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
 
The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State.  With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965.  Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.
 
We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment.  We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.  Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.  Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.
 
Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs.  We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA.  The student population at ARCC is composed of 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 11.5% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic of any race, 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 70.1% White, and 4.7% multiracial and 24.8% post-traditional students. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population consists of 15% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).  
 
For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu .
The safety of all members of ARCC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/ .  The campus Title IX Coordinator is Michael Opoku and can be contacted at [email protected] or (763) 433-1272.
Benefits Info
Full-time faculty salaries are based on an evaluation of education and related experience after a job offer has been accepted and currently range from $47,035-$84,192.  Full-time faculty work 171 days during a nine-month academic year and receive excellent benefits including health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, short and long-term disability, paid personal and sick leave, retirement savings plans, tuition waiver for employees and dependents, professional development funds, along with many optional benefit programs.  

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number F107P
Number of Vacancies 1
Re-posting No
Desired Start Date 08/18/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 01/24/2022
Close Date 02/28/2022
Open Until Filled No
Accept Applications Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please complete the Anoka-Ramsey Community College online application form at https://anokaramsey.peopleadmin.com and upload these documents by the deadline:
  • Cover Letter
  • Vitae/Resume
  • Unofficial/Official College Transcripts
  • Philosophy of Teaching Statement
  • DE&I Statement  (see prompt below)

 
DE&I Statement prompt: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is the responsibility of the entire college, including our faculty and staff. Describe how you would be able to support the efforts of Equity 2030 and the campus work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the position for which you are applying.
 
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.  
 
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.
Posting Contact Kim Sar - [email protected] - 763-433-1275
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.


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