Biology Instructor (Community College Faculty)

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Working Title:

Biology Instructor (Community College Faculty)

Institution:

Minnesota North College

Classification Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Grand Rapids

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$43,067.00 - $94,542.00

Job Description

BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

MSCF Faculty

Unlimited, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date:  August 18, 2025

The Minnesota North College-Itasca Campus in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is seeking to hire an unlimited, full-time Biology Instructor who is committed to excellence in teaching and learning; using active and experiential learning strategies; creating a student-centered environment; commitment to teaching students with a wide variety of backgrounds and working collaboratively with colleagues to create a successful student-learning environment.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Instruct students in a variety of Biology courses, using student-centered teaching and learning processes.
• Activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to: curriculum development, collaborating in learning communities, instructional planning, student evaluation, classroom management, interpersonal relations, promotion of safety and student success.
• Explore and incorporate technology into curriculum delivery, including online and distance-learning instruction.
• Develop multi-cultural, gender- and disability-fair curriculum to serve a diverse learner population.
• Collaborate work in the larger college community and the local community through a variety of activities (e.g., service on committees, college-wide and program-level assessment, student life, etc.).
• Biology course options include courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, Microbiology, General Biology of Cells, Dendrology and Plant Ecology, and General Biology of Organisms and others.

Work Location: Minnesota North College – Itasca Campus, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893/annually 

This salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• 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.

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement

• All new faculty must complete the teaching and learning requirement during their probation period.  See requirements here: Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement

Preferred Qualification 

• Teaching experience with a diverse learner population.
• A commitment to cultural diversity, inclusive teaching, and student success.

Other Requirements

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Review of Applications will begin on March 24, 2025 – Posting open until filled

Please upload the following information with your Workday application:

• Cover letter
• A current resume
• A list of three professional references with contact information
• Unofficial copies of academic transcripts and licenses (official will be required at time of hire)

Work Shift (Hours/Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Based on Courses)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Includes low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, sick leave, paid personal days. Learn more at: https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/

Minnesota North College is comprised of six campuses including Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range (Eveleth and Virginia), Rainy River, and Vermilion. Our campuses are rooted in their communities’ rich histories of providing access and opportu