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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Earth Science Faculty Institution: Anoka-Ramsey Community College Classification Title: Community College Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty City: Coon RapidsARCC - Cambridge Campus FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: Job Description 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. Salary Range: 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 $51,303 -$94,592. 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. ** Please note, Initial Step Placement is established by the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) contract which sets limitations to the initial salary of a new faculty member. This may differ from the maximum salary range in this posting. For more information, please visit the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimum 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 Qualification 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 Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Varies 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. Other Requirements Please complete the online application form at and upload these documents by the deadline. This position is posted through March 2, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website 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. It is our commitment to insure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or 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 degrees, certificates, 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 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, 7% Asian, 12% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60% White, and 4% two or more races, and 10% 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 17.1% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). For more information about our college, please visit our website at https://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 https://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security. It is our commitment to insure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer. 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. Desired Start Date: 08-20-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 02-09-2026 Close Date: 03-03-2026 Posting Contact Name: Mindy LaBossiere Posting Contact Email: mindy.labossiere@anokaramsey.edu Information for new and prospective employees Welcome to the Minnesota State career site for external applicants. 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