Instructor of Philosophy

Full-Time Temporary Position (One-Year Replacement)

Start date will be Fall Semester 2010

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competency to teach medical ethics and general ethics, as well as all levels of philosophy courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification(s):

Master’s degree with a major in Philosophy or a Master’s degree with 24 graduate quarter/16 semester credits in Philosophy that would apply to the major.

Preferred Qualification(s):

ü Degree concentration in Medical Ethics

ü PhD in Philosophy

ü Experience teaching ethics as it relates to the health fields, with additional general experience in teaching the history of philosophy, ethics (theory and applied), logic, and/or philosophical problems/topics seminars

ü Demonstrated teaching effectiveness

ü Teaching experience at the college/university level.

ü Knowledge and experience in curriculum assessment techniques.

ü Experience with or willingness to teach courses online using the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) course management system.

EXPECTATIONS OF FACULTY

A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

SALARY

Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State College and University [MnSCU] website at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html). The position also includes excellent fringe benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received on or before the application review date of March 26, 2010, are assured full consideration. To apply, submit:

· A completed RCTC application for employment

· A letter of interest specifically addressing listed qualifications

· Current resume/vita

· Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening)

Submit all the listed items to: Instructor of Philosophy Search Team ² Human Resources Office ² Rochester Community and Technical College ² 851 30th Avenue SE ² Rochester, MN 55904-4999.

The RCTC Application is available on the web at http://www.RCTC.edu/hr/html/Application.htm or you may fax (507) 285-7514 or email jennifer.haug@roch.edu your request. You may also call the RCTC Human Resources Office at 507-285-7125; Universal Access/Minnesota Relay Service TDD/Voice 1-800-627-3529.

INTERVIEWS

The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications.

ABOUT RCTC

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a member of the Minnesota State College and University System, a public higher education system. RCTC has a rich tradition as Minnesota's oldest community college, established in 1915. Located in the third largest city in Minnesota, the college annually serves more than 7500 students in credit-based programs and approximately 3,000 in non-credit community, continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical and lifelong learning offering more than 70 technical and transfer programs. RCTC is one of three institutions located at the University Center Rochester, a unique learning environment and educational partnership that includes Winona State University - Rochester Center and the University of Minnesota Rochester. RCTC is a national leader in the quality movement using the Baldridge Performance Excellence Framework. RCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP). Visit our website at http://www.roch.edu for additional information.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to insure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507) 285-7183 or 285-7125, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.