Biology Instructor

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls campus, is accepting applications for Full-time Biology Instructor to begin fall semester 2023. The instructor would primarily teach on the Fergus Falls campus and online as needed. This position will become unlimited upon completion of required six semesters of probationary status.

Responsibilities:

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Instructional planning and delivery;
• Teaching and facilitating student learning;
• Curriculum planning and development;
• Academic advising for Biology students;
• Assessment of student performance at course and departmental level, and contribute to student assessment at the college general education level;
• Classroom management;
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirement:

• Master’s degree with a major in biology or
• Master’s degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college; Experience with learning communities or team teaching; Experience in curriculum development and academic partnerships; Experienced in integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction; Experience teaching a diverse student population.

Application Procedure: Application deadline is Sunday, April 2, 2023.

To apply, please go to: www.minnesota.edu/jobs/ Under Employment opportunities at M State, click on the link for Faculty, professional, and administrator positions (unclassified).  

Application must include:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

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