Philosophy Faculty

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Job Description

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.

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$51,303-$94,542

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualification 

• 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

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application and upload these documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section by the posting deadline. This position is posted through March 2, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on March 3, 2026 at 12:01 am central time. 

• 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.  

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub.  Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

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.

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.

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 Mike Opoku and can be contacted at [email protected] or (763) 433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates.  Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160 to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.  
 

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 <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 6.8% Asian, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.6% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60.6% White, and 5.1% two or more races, and 3% unknown.  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 at ARCC consists of 15.4% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).   

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu.

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.

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