Philosophy Instructor (Adjunct)
Job Description
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Working Title:
Philosophy Instructor (Adjunct)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community and technical college, is accepting applications for a part-time Philosophy faculty member to teach for the
School of Liberal Arts and Cultures
.Philosophy Department faculty are actively engaged researchers and award-winning educators who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities that promote innovation, especially in equity-minded pedagogy.
Minneapolis College enrolls nearly 10,000 for-credit students annually. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, we actively partner in initiatives to strengthen the social, economic and cultural vitality of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are one of the most diverse college campuses in Minnesota. More than 70 percent of our students identify as being members of Indigenous or communities of color, international, low income, or first generation. At Minneapolis College we strive to eliminate barriers, build bridges, and cross them together.
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teaching part-time college-level courses in Philosophy, most commonly Medical Ethics, Ethics, and Logic.
- Delivering instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus, blended, and synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
- Drawing on knowledge of equity-minded pedagogy to engage our student body.
- Participation in student assessment and assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, department, and college general-education levels.
- Developing and revising courses and instructional materials.
- Commitment to providing quality instruction and services to a very diverse student population.
- Teaching may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.
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 Qualifications
- Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting, community college or combined community and technical college, and/or or similar environment.
- Technology and Pedagogy – Demonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models, and incorporation of multimedia.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and evidence of a strong and clear understanding and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community colleges and their students, faculty, staff, administrators, and communities they serve.
- Service to the College – a demonstrated willingness to participate through committee work and/or student activities.
- Student-centered – demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.
Other Requirements
Current and/or former employees must be in good standing at Minneapolis College for consideration.
Salary placement is determined in accordance with the 2023-2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Application Procedure:
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts. Application materials submitted by any other method are unable to be considered.
Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (preferably while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED. Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts. Application materials submitted by any other method are unable to be considered.
Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (preferably while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED. Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Schedule varies
About
Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community.
Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, and a team environment and challenging careers.
As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.
The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today.
The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link
https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety.
Minneapolis College Public Safety
or go tohttps://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety.
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:
01-13-2025
Position End Date:
01-14-2025
Open Date:
11-19-2024
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Gabriele Eva Krauss
Posting Contact Email:
bp9063we@minnstate.edu
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