Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure Track)
- Employer
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Apr 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The College of St. Scholastica invites applications for a biology faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2021. The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in biology, physiology or closely related field and will contribute to the human anatomy and physiology sequences and other lower and upper division courses as appropriate. A background teaching human/animal or plant physiology is preferred. Interest and experience teaching in an online environment is also desirable. The individual hired will be expected to teach 24-contact hours/academic year, foster a culture of inclusion in the classroom, participate in faculty committee work, and develop a research program with undergraduates. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups. This position is a 9-month, full-time, tenure track appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach human anatomy lecture/lab
and other courses as appropriate.
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Participate in the work of The College through faculty committees,
governance and other opportunities.
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Contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of inclusion
in support of College diversity goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph. D. in
biology, physiology, or a closely related field awarded by start of
contract.
- Demonstrated commitment to
working with diverse populations, cross-cultural communication, and
multicultural competency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College
teaching experience
- Experience with online
pedagogy in science.
- Expertise or desire
to contribute to the undergraduate research program in the
department.
THE COLLEGE
The College of St. Scholastica is a thriving independent private
college with its main campus overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth,
extended campuses throughout Minnesota and vibrant online programs
that attract learners from around the world. Since 1912, The
College of St. Scholastica (CSS) has been preparing students for
responsible living and meaningful work by emphasizing the Catholic
Benedictine values upon which it was founded: Community,
Hospitality, Respect, Stewardship and Love of Learning. At CSS,
equity and inclusion are viewed as key ingredients to academic
excellence and student success.
The College serves students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs throughout six schools— nursing, arts and letters, business and technology, education, health sciences, and sciences. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks CSS among the best colleges and universities in the region for academic excellence.
APPLY
For more information and to apply, visit www.csshrjobs.com. The College of St. Scholastica is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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