The Department of Biology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites applications for an Ecologist / Environmental Biologist. We are looking for an individual enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate students in lecture, laboratory, field, and research settings. Candidate should be able to integrate our unique environmental surroundings situated within the driftless area and the Upper Mississippi River watershed into teaching and scholarship. A successful candidate must be interested in and capable of teaching introductory biology courses for both biology majors and non-biology majors. Additionally, the ability to teach upper division courses in GIS theory / application and landscape ecology is desired but not required. Expertise in herpetology, mammalogy, and/or global climate change is also desired but not required. The successful candidate must be willing to demonstrate excellence in teaching, academic advising, service, and professional scholarship that includes undergraduate students. This position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment.
Essential Skills and Functions Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop a program that will engage undergraduate students in research. Candidates must have fluency in the English language. The successful candidate must support, respect and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution. Education and Experience Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field; A.B.D. considered. Additional Required Materials Letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and letters from three references are required. Applicants should upload all materials, except the letters of reference, directly as pdf files (www.smumn.edu/employment). Applicants should arrange for letters of reference to be sent directly to Laurie Robertson (email: [email protected], mail: Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, 700 Terrace Heights, Box #10, Winona, MN, 55987). Application Review Date 11/24/2015 For more information or to apply for this position, visit: www.smumn.edu/employment This position is not open to work sponsorship. EEO M/W/D/V (This reflects equal opportunity hiring for minorities, women, the disabled and veterans.)
