Job Description

General Statement
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Montana State University-Northern (MSUN), invites applications for an academic year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. This position will be responsible for teaching courses for the Biology program, with emphasis in courses related to the program’s Biomedical Sciences and Human Health Track. MSU-Northern’s program is growing, and as such, candidates that represent diverse areas of expertise in the biological sciences will be considered. The successful candidates will be responsible for the preparation and teaching of labs required for scheduled courses and will be encouraged to participate in an active undergraduate research program. Involvement in scholarship and service activities and assisting with student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts are additional duties and responsibilities of this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for teaching courses for the Biology program, with emphasis in courses related to the program’s Biomedical Sciences and Human Health Track. MSU-Northern’s program is growing, and as such, candidates that represent diverse areas of expertise in the biological sciences will be considered. The successful candidates will be responsible for the preparation and teaching of labs required for scheduled courses and will be encouraged to participate in an active undergraduate research program. Involvement in scholarship and service activities and assisting with student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts are additional duties and responsibilities of this role.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Doctorate required in an applicable field of Biology by August 1, 2025
Experience as the primary instructor for courses within the candidate’s area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Successful teaching experience at the college level
Evidence of scholarly activity
Incorporation of instructional technology into course delivery
Experience mentoring students from diverse backgrounds