Short-Term Biology Lecturer (Crookston)

This position will deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate students in various majors; participate in assessment of activities and pedagogy programs in the Math, Science and Technology Department; advise students; contribute to student recruitment and retention initiatives; and support research and community outreach in biology. Full-time lecturer position in Biology/Health Sciences. This is a single semester position for the Spring 2025 semester. Position starts January 6, 2025. Standard teaching load is 15 credits per semester. Short Term Semester Appointment.

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction to students in the Biology program.
• Course topics may include, but not limited to: General Biology, Zoology, Genetics, Botany, Techniques in Molecular Biology, Senior Seminar, or other courses based on expertise.
• The successful candidate may teach both lecture and laboratory sections of each course.
• The candidate is also expected to contribute to departmental assessment efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, or related field (or a Master's degree, plus a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, or related field)
• Passion for teaching and student-centered service
• Ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences; effective communication skills
• Commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land-grant mission
• Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
• This position is in-person only and is not eligible for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Biology or related field
• Experience/track record of seeking and successful implementing externally funded projects and grants, and a record of successful teaching at the college level.

Pay Range: $30,000 - $35,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Application materials will include a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a copy of all college transcripts, and a list of 3-5 professional references. Visit https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job for complete instructions on how to apply electronically. Calls of inquiry welcome by contacting Dr. Anthony Kem, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs by phone: (218) 281-8360 or email: akern@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)

With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is dedicated to equitable and inclusive education as well as to its access mission as a land-grant university. With an enrollment of 1,750 students spanning on-campus and online programs, UMN Crookston serves the highest proportions of first generation, low-income, rural, and adult learner populations within the University of Minnesota system. The racial diversity of the student body is significantly higher than that of the region, though it lags behind the demographics of elementary and high schools in the region. UMN Crookston has strategically committed to closing this gap by further diversifying its faculty, student affairs staff, and student body. As a part of its commitment to comprehensive equity and inclusion, UMN Crookston is a leading educational provider for college students from rural communities, and the university partners with several regional high schools to offer non-degree dual-enrollment options for high school students.