Cell/Molecular Biologist
College of Sciences
Full-time, Fixed-Term, 9-Month Appointment
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, a vibrant and growing public, urban university, is seeking to fill a full-time fixed-term assistant professor position within the Natural Sciences department, located in the College of Science, beginning August 2019.
Responsibilities:
· Faculty members are expected to demonstrate ability to teach biology, genetics, molecular or cell biology and biochemistry courses effectively at the undergraduate level.
· Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement
· Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study
· Contribute to student growth and development and engage in service to the university and community
· Outstanding candidates will demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education in a liberal arts and sciences context and will possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
· PhD in Biology, Genetics, Cell/Molecular Biology or related field, at time of appointment
· Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate science
· Demonstrated proficiency in the fields of genetics, cell/molecular biology and biochemistry
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Evidence of relevant research or other scholarly activity
· Evidence of commitment to continuing preparation and study
· Demonstrated ability to work productively in a culturally, economically and linguistically diverse institution
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience teaching in a liberal arts and sciences environment
· Relevant work experience in research, industry, or government
Please note: Filling of this position is dependent on budget.
The University: Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State, serves approximately 11,000 students in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area. We are the most diverse university in the system, with approximately 41% of our students coming from communities of color. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adults and communities of color. Recognized in 2008 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement and named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission.
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The Department: Located in the new Jason R. Carter Science Education Center on the St. Paul campus, the Natural Sciences Department is composed of eleven resident faculty members and offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Life Science Teaching and minors in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: MinnState-IFO Collective Bargaining Agreement
For the most current information on the IFO, go to www.ifo.org
Application: To apply, submit application documents to Katie.Wilson@metrostate.edu
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their application:
· Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
· Current curriculum vita or resume;
· One-page statement of teaching philosophy and/or examples of teaching effectiveness;
- Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness;
- Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
- Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019
If you have questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275.
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Metropolitan State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.