VACANT POSITION TITLE: Instructor of Biology
Position Number: 00025018
Number of positions: 1
LOCATION: Minot State University
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time non-tenure-track faculty
CLOSING DATE: Screening of applications will begin on 06/15/2023. Open until filled.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Biology at Minot State University is currently seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track, benefited position as laboratory coordinator and lab instructor starting August 2023.
The candidate will teach lab sections for the biology course for non-majors (Concepts of Biology) and for biology courses for majors, which could include Anatomy and Physiology I and II, General Biology I and II, and Introductory Microbiology. The candidate will work with other biology faculty to ensure students get practical experiences in labs that enhance topics covered in lectures. Responsibilities include lab set-up, lab course materials preparation, teaching, grading, and assessment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching undergraduate students, especially in a lab setting.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minot State University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid full family health insurance, basic life insurance, TIAA retirement plan, tuition waiver benefits, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and more. The university is also home to an on-site daycare and preschool program. Explore MSU Benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should apply online through the Minot State Employment Opportunities webpage and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, upload a current resume, and provide the names and contact information for three professional references.
Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact hr@minotstateu.edu
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EEO/AA STATEMENT: The NDUS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.