Biology Faculty

Salary Range: The current salary range is up to $71,893. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).

Application procedure:  

The vacancy is posted online through May 17, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. on May 18, 2026. 

Apply at www.minnesota.edu/jobs/ Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Application must include:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Full-time Biology Faculty to begin fall semester 2026. This position is located on the Moorhead campus.

Responsibilities:

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Instructional planning and delivery;
• Teaching and facilitating student learning;
• Curriculum planning and development;
• Assessment of student performance at course and departmental level, and contribute to student assessment at the college general education level;
• Classroom management;
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.

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 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college;
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners.
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

About

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Minnesota State 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead's campus, but it travels and serves all 4 campuses.

Kara Helmig, JD
Director of Title IX & Clery Compliance (Title IX Coordinator)
Office B160

1900 28th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299.6522   |  kara.helmig@minnesota.edu | titleix@minnesota.edu

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

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