One full-time, nine-month Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Lecturer position is available in the Biology program in the Math, Science, and Technology Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota starting August 11, 2025.  Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive fringe benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction to students in the Biology, Environmental Sciences, Exercise Sciences and Wellness, and Health Sciences B.S. programs.  
• The candidate is expected to contribute to curriculum development and program improvement; advise students; participate in recruitment and retention efforts; help expand our network with the industry to benefit our programs, student experience, and student employment opportunities.  
• Likely teaching assignments will include Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Histology, and Molecular Techniques; new courses may be developed based on program needs and the candidateâ™s expertise.  
• The position requires regular office hours and engagement in service activities on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. 
  
   

Candidates who wish to be considered for a tenure-track appointment are also expected to establish a research program with a relevant focus, which may include work with undergraduate students.  Tenure-line appointments carry a 24.0 credit teaching load annually (typically three to four courses per semester).

Candidates who wish to be considered for a full-time Lecturer appointment are not expected to establish a research agenda. Full-time lecturer appointments carry a 30.0 credit teaching load annually (typically four to five courses per semester).

The position location is onsite and requires regular office hours and engagement in service activities on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. This position is not eligible for STEM or visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Tenure-track candidates: Doctorate degree in Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field;   ABD will be considered.
• Lecturer candidates: Masterâ™s degree in Biology or related field.
• Strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Effective English communication skills.
• Possess a commitment to an experiential education philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission.
• The final job offer is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, a complete background check, and authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or research experience in an academic institution.
• Appropriate licensure and at least three years of experience as a teacher-of-record for science/biology courses in a middle and/or high school setting.
• Ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences and to draw upon cultural and community-based knowledge in teaching.
• Research experience and peer-reviewed publication record at an academic institution. 
• University curriculum development experience. 
• Experience in engaging undergraduate students in research and dissemination of research findings. 
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborations with relevant industry partners.
• Experience/track record or potential of seeking and successfully implementing externally funded projects and grants.

About University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system. UMN Crookston is a four-year public university with an enrollment of 1,800 students, approximately half on campus and half in online degrees.  The student body is diverse and comes from over 40 states and over 30 countries. Thirty-four baccalaureate degrees are offered, 15 of which are also offered online.  UMN Crookston proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota, beginning in 1906 as a regional residential high school, changing to a two-year college in 1966 and to a four-year college in 1993.  UMN Crookston is a small student-centered community of learning and scholars known for providing personal attention to every student.  UMN Crookston makes a commitment to each individual student’s achievements and offers a hands-on approach and experiential learning that put students ahead of the competition. Integral to the university's statewide land-grant mission, UMN Crookston provides applied, career-oriented learning programs including internships and connects its teaching, research, and outreach to local, co...unty, and regional economic development agencies in support of the global economy. UMN Crookston delivers world?class University of Minnesota degrees in an affordable, close?knit campus setting where faculty and staff personally invest in the success of each student. UMN Crookston has been recognized for its quality programs by such organizations as U.S. News & World Report, which ranked the campus as #1 in the category Top Public Regional Colleges–Midwest for 2020.  U.S. News has ranked UMN Crookston among the top four in this category for the past 23 consecutive years.

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