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Working Title:
Art Faculty, 1-Year Fixed Term (Part-Time/80%)
Institution:
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Coon Rapids
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
Job Description
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is seeking one (1) part-time (80%/24 credits), fixed-term passionate educator in Art (Ceramics) for the 2026-2027 academic year. While an 80% load is guaranteed, there is potential for additional credits. This faculty position will include seated courses on the Coon Rapids campus in wheel-throwing and Hand-building, as well as participation in discipline and division matters. The Art department values collegiality and collaboration as part of its commitment to teaching and learning and seeks candidates with strong interpersonal skills.
The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Art Department provides a quality arts education and assists students in achieving their artistic and career goals. In addition to offering an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree, the Art Department provides opportunity to explore a variety of arts media. We contribute to the liberal arts education of all students by offering introductory studio courses in drawing, ceramics, glass, digital media, graphic design, painting, photography, and sculpture, as well as art history and art appreciation. We prepare individuals to build their portfolios and transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (AFA) program at a four-year college or university.
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 (https://www.mscfmn.org/mscf-contracts) between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with a major in fine art or
Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in art.
Preferred Qualification
Graduate coursework in Art with a specialization in utilitarian ceramics is preferred. We also welcome applicants with other specializations in ceramics.
Teaching experience in Ceramics including hand-building, throwing, and clay altering and manipulation techniques;
Knowledge of and commitment to the history of Minnesota pottery;
Experience firing wood and soda kilns;
A philosophy of teaching that successfully integrates process-based teaching, student centered learning techniques, and a growth-oriented mindset;
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, and others.
Other Requirements
This position is posted on the Minnesota State's website from March 16, 2026 - April 6, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on April 7, 2026 at 12:01 am central time on closing date. Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline:
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial College Transcripts
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Portfolio with 10 images of current studio work and 10 images of student work
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 ensure 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 format 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 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
For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu .
The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to prospective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/ .The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.
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:
05-14-2027
Open Date:
03-16-2026
Close Date:
04-07-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Mindy LaBossiere
Posting Contact Email:
mindy.labossiere@anokaramsey.edu
