Job DescriptionTeach as necessary introductory, middle-division, and upper-division Biology majors? courses. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that could include, but are not limited to: Ichthyology, Fishery Biology, Limnology, Ecology of Large Rivers, Organismal Diversity, General Ecology (plus lab), Invertebrate Zoology, Biogeography, Environmental BiologyPerform research involving undergraduate students.Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.Contribute tostudent growth and development including student advising.Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.Minimum QualificationsEarned doctorate or terminal degree in Biology or related fieldExperience teaching lectures and laboratories in a higher education settingPreferred QualificationSkills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.Post-doctoral experienceEstablished collaborations with local, regional, and national natural resource agenciesMaintain an active research program in Freshwater Ecology combining field and laboratory researchAbility to serve as Director of the WSU Large River Studies CenterExperience advising (academic and research) undergraduate studentsTeaching that integrates working with multiple levels of biological organizationPotential to develop research involving undergraduate studentsWillingness to pursue extramural fundingProfessional certification by at least one of the following societies: AFS, SFS, NALMS, ESAOther RequirementsA complete online application will include the following: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously.A one-page teaching philosophyA one-page research statement outlining involvement of undergraduate studentsCurrent Curriculum Vitae / Resume.Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)At least three (3) letters of reference. Please advise persons providing letters of reference of Minnesota?s open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request Letters can be sent to jobs@winona.edu.Posting Information:Application Deadline: Review begins 3/26/2025Appointment Date: August 2025Primary Location: Winona, MinnesotaSalary: Commensurate with Rank and ExperienceType of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-TrackTelework (Yes/No) NoAbout The Department:The Biology Department at WSU is aligned with NSF PULSE Vision and Change and looks to use creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.Recent and future curriculum will emphasize cross-disciplinary learning throughout the sciences.Student development and research opportunities are emphasized which includes a hands-on laboratory or field-based capstone research project for all students.Opportunities for faculty and students to travel to present research findings in professional settings.WSU is in the unique and biologically rich Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Watershed. The river and surrounding bluffs contain many ecologically diverse habitats harboring rare or endangered species of plants and animals, and we are centrally located on the Mississippi flyway for bird migration. Abundant opportunities exist for collaboration with state and federal agencies in nearby parks, refuges, and wildlife management areas in the tri-state area and beyond.1800 square foot greenhouse, herbarium, and vertebrate collection available on-site.About Winona State University:Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU?s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota?s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

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