Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology - State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

17h

About The Position

St. Cloud State’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Biology. The position will be part of a faculty team and graduate teaching assistants educating over 500 undergraduates in courses each year. St. Cloud State University faculty and staff collaborate to offer relevant and rigorous academic programs in a supportive environment that emphasizes active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. There is access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities including a vivarium, imaging center, integrated research building and technology-enhanced human anatomy suite. The faculty contract includes professional development funding. Additional information about the department and St. Cloud State University can be found at https://www.stcloudstate.edu/biology/ and http://www.stcloudstate.edu The successful candidate will have scholarly research and expertise to teach courses in a biomedical sciences curriculum. They will team-teach Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 202/204) lecture and participate with staff and graduate teaching assistants in coordinating laboratory sections. Additional teaching assignments will be based upon applicant expertise and existing course needs in biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Teach effectively Conduct scholarly research Continue preparation and study in discipline Contribute to student growth and development Provide service to the university and community. The ideal candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission and values, especially our commitment to educating our diverse student population. They should be willing to participate in teaching using alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical growth offered within the University. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline at time of application
At least one year’s teaching experience in postsecondary Human Anatomy & Physiology (both lecture and laboratory)
Experience working with human cadaver-based instruction
Evidence of ability to contribute to Biomedical Sciences program curriculum and advising
Ability to develop a research program within disciplinary focus involving undergraduate and master’s level students
Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from diverse background
successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Post doctoral research in Biology or related field
Evidence of grants and peer reviewed publications
Experience teaching Human Anatomy & Physiology for health professions students
Experience teaching upper division/graduate level courses in biomedical sciences
Experience mentoring students including underrepresented groups in STEM fields

Responsibilities

Teach effectively
Conduct scholarly research
Continue preparation and study in discipline
Contribute to student growth and development
Provide service to the university and community

Benefits

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
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents