Assistant Professor of Biology

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict • College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN

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About The Position

The Biology Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in Microbiology, beginning in August 2027. The department seeks a broadly trained microbiologist enthusiastic about undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in a liberal arts environment.

Primary teaching responsibilities include microbiology for nursing students and contributions to the introductory biology curriculum. The successful candidate will also teach in at least one additional high-enrollment area of biology based on their expertise, such as biochemistry, cell biology, neurobiology, or physiology. The candidate will develop and maintain a scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts environment, with meaningful opportunities for student involvement, and contribute to student advising and departmental and institutional service.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are liberal arts institutions in the Benedictine tradition, located in central Minnesota. With approximately 2,900 students, the institutions emphasize small classroom settings and offer opportunities for faculty to work closely with students on research, experiential learning, and study abroad. They are committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in microbiology or a biological science with a significant microbiology focus.
• Evidence of microbiology expertise and the ability to teach microbiology effectively in lecture and laboratory settings.
• Evidence of the ability to teach introductory biology effectively in lecture and laboratory settings.
• Evidence of the ability to teach effectively in at least one additional high-enrollment area of biology, including but not limited to biochemistry, cell biology, neurobiology, or physiology.
• Potential to develop a scholarly program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students in research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment.
• Experience with or commitment to active and inclusive teaching practices.
• Postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach microbiology for nursing students.
• Contribute to the introductory biology curriculum, including teaching in lecture and laboratory settings.
• Teach in at least one additional high-enrollment area of biology based on expertise, such as biochemistry, cell biology, neurobiology, or physiology.
• Develop and maintain a scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts environment, with meaningful student involvement.
• Advise students.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional service.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Sick leave
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition remission for eligible dependents
• Employer contributions to a retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree