"Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology - State University Faculty"

Job Description

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/

Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00/annually

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualification

• 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

Required Documents to Apply (Upload with Application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Commitment to Working with Diverse Populations

Position Information

Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure Track
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.