Job Description

The Biology Department in the School of Natural Sciences at Augsburg University (Minneapolis MN) invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor who specializes in ecology or a closely related field such as evolution environmental science conservation science etc. We are a vibrant department whose faculty serve nearly 300 students across three majors: Biology Biopsychology and Biochemistry. This is a fulltime 9month tenure track position with an anticipated start date in August 2025.

The Biology Department occupies portions of three floors of the recently opened Hagfors Center with 7 dedicated teaching labs a 1000 sq ft greenhouse a plant headhouse with 2 walkin and 4 reachin incubators an animal facility marine aquarium tanks an imaging core facility and 4dedicated faculty research laboratories. The new faculty member will be supported with startup funds lab space access to all shared facilities access to grant application assistance through our Grants office and potential funding for undergraduate student researchers through our URGO McNair and donorfunded programs.

We seek a  candidate committed to developing and teaching core courses in our major service courses and upperdivision courses including ecology conservation biology and new courses as desired and supported by the department and university.  In addition the new faculty member is expected to mentor student researchers and participate in the life and work of the Department and University including academic advising of students in the majors. The successful candidate will have training and experience in a field of ecology or one that is closely related and the ability to design and teach courses in ecology general biology courses and courses serving nonmajors.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in biology ecology or a related field and teaching and researchmentoring experience at the undergraduate level. 

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience substantial studentcentered teaching training and experience evidence of productive research with undergraduate students and a commitment to foster equity and inclusion of the institution curriculum and discipline.

Additional Information :

Application Instructions and Requirements

Review of applicants will begin October 2 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position please upload the following documents:

• CV

• A 2page statement of teaching philosophy

• A 2page research statement describing research that would involve undergraduate students

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

As part of the online application process you will be asked to provide the name email address and nature of your professional relationship for three professional references. One of them must be able to address your teaching or teaching potential. If your application advances in this search you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references. 

Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

If you have questions regarding the position please contact the search committee cochairs Jennifer BankersFulbright and  Teresa Krause.

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies.  Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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