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Minnesota State Community College Faculty - Biology Instructor in Cloquet, Minnesota
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Working Title:
Community College Faculty - Biology Instructor
Institution:
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Cloquet
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
Job Description
A Successful Candidate Will:
Teach a variety of college courses level lower division biology courses, both lecture and lab, including General Biology, Microbiology, Intro to Forensic Biology, Environmental Science, and other related courses.
Serve as the Sustainability Program Coordinator
Revise and develop courses and instructional materials for both theory and laboratory courses
Work with various grants to align curriculum with grant outcomes, recruit/mentor students, and possible new curriculum/program development.
Serve as a mentor for high school faculty teaching college courses as part of the College in the Schools Program.
Participate in institutional planning and student success initiatives.
Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems.
Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multidimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels.
Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with a major in Biology or
Master’s degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.
Preferred Qualification
Post-secondary teaching experience both in-person and online.
Demonstrated experience using learning management systems and videoconferencing technology as part of instruction.
Ability to potentially teach courses in Geology and/or Earth Science.
Post-secondary or professional research experience.
Experience working with non-profit groups within the field of sustainability
Experience recruiting and mentoring students interested in STEM fields.
Experience with working with grants and meeting grant outcomes and protocols.
Prior teaching experience in a tribal and/or two-year postsecondary institution.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a student population encompassing a broad range of skill levels.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including committee work.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893
The above salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Telework (Yes/No)
About
The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.
To achieve this mission, we will:
Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.
Vision Statement
Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.
Core Values
During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:
Respect: Manaaji’idiwin
Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
Compassion: Zhawenjigewin
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-20-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-10-2025
Close Date:
03-25-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Lori Jo Nikula Driscoll
Posting Contact Email:
sh4637jt@minnstate.edu