What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Faculty position at Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
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Working Title:
Biology Faculty
Institution:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
MSTA - Moorhead Campus
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Salary
The current salary range is up to $71,893. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).
Job Description
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead campus, is accepting applications for Full-time Biology Faculty to begin fall semester 2025. The faculty would primarily teach land-based classes on the Moorhead 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;
- 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;
- Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners.
- Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
Application Procedure: Application deadline is Friday, April 18, 2025.
Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Apply at
www.minnesota.edu/jobs/
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)
Salary and Benefits:
The current salary range is up to $71,893. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May). Please note: Initial salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience in accordance with the faculty contract.
We have a GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Employees receive a competitive pay package that includes several benefits through the State of Minnesota, including:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pre-tax benefits
- Time-off benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Tuition waiver benefits
About M State:
A member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, M State serves more than 10,000 students in credit and non-credit courses each year in over 70 career and liberal arts programs online and in-person at its four campuses in northwestern Minnesota. The college also partners with communities to provide workforce development services and other responsive training programs to 500 businesses and thousands of annual participants. M State faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and share a vision of, “A success story for every student.”
Minnesota State is an
equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity
. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-18-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-31-2025
Close Date:
04-19-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Heidi Ruth Balgaard
Posting Contact Email:
gr1317cf@minnstate.eduSalary : $71,893
