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Working Title:

Vertebrate Biologist (Assistant Professor)

Institution:

Winona State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Winona

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

• Teach 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: Vertebrate Biology, Ornithology, Animal Behavior, Environmental Biology, Organismal Diversity, General Ecology (plus lab), Comparative Anatomy, Comparative Physiology, Genetics and Evolution

• Perform 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 to student 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 Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Biology or related field]

• Experience teaching lectures and laboratories in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualification

• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.

• Post-doctoral experience

• Established collaborations with local, regional, and national natural resource agencies

• Maintain an active research program field and laboratory research

• Experience advising (academic and research) undergraduate students

• Teaching that integrates working with multiple levels of biological organization

• Potential to develop research involving undergraduate students

• Willingness to pursue extramural funding

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously and courses able to teach

• A one-page teaching philosophy

• A one-page research statement outlining involvement of undergraduate students

• Current 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 may be sent to jobs@winona.edu

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review begins 3/26/2025

Appointment Date: August 2025

Primary Location: Winona, Minnesota

Salary: Commensurate with Rank and Experience

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

Telework (Yes/No) No

About 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.

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:

03-04-2025

Close Date:

04-15-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Robin M Delong

Posting Contact Email:

mm3555je@minnstate.edu