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Assistant Professor of Biology

Position Number: 6153362
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Biology

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St. Catherine University and the Biology Department invite applications for a nine (9) month, 1.0 FTE Assistant Professor of Biology for a 1-year contract for Academic Year, 2025-2026.

This position will teach lab and lecture courses including anatomy and physiology courses, general education biology courses, and other biology courses as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

Teach anatomy and physiology and introduction to human anatomy lecture and lab courses. This includes preparing course curriculum, lecture delivery, lab set up, grading, and course management.
Attend department meetings, attend school meetings, help set up and troubleshooting of lab equipment, contribute to assessment goals of the department, interface with other faculty to understand our student population, interface with student support offices to best align student support to needs.
Stay abreast on current pedagogical developments in field through journal . Since this is a 1 year full time teaching emphasis position, significant scholarship is not expected.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $51,000

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

MS in field of biology or related fields, with expertise in anatomy and physiology instruction.
Required at least 2 years of university level teaching experience as primary instructor for both lecture and lab sections.

Preferred Qualifications:

Need to be proficient in use of LMS Canvas and BioPac equipment.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220311-FAC
Posting Start Date: 04/17/2025
Application Deadline: 4/24/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9835

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.