The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a
full-time 10-month Clinical Biology Faculty position within the
Dougherty Family College.
*The Dougherty Family College is the newest college of the University of
St. Thomas, opening in the fall of 2017 on the downtown Minneapolis
campus.* Offering an associate degree in liberal arts, the college's
curriculum will be rigorous and provide graduates with a seamless
transition to public or private institutions should they decide to
pursue a bachelor's degree. Students will receive mentoring from St.
Thomas faculty, participate in paid internships and enjoy the benefits
of being part of the state's largest private university. For more
information about the Dougherty Family College, please explore the
website _HERE_ <http://www.stthomas.edu/dfc/>.
*Position Specification*
This is a non-tenure-track, renewable position. Faculty will teach
first-level college Environmental Biology courses and serve as academic
advisors and mentors to a cohort of students. Candidates with expertise
in conservation biology and a passion for sustainability issues are
encouraged to apply. We seek colleagues with a record of success in
teaching Biology courses, proficiency with active-learning techniques,
and expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, and a commitment to
diversity and inclusion. Faculty are expected to teach three (3) courses
with blended laboratory experiences per semester. In addition to
teaching, faculty are expected to engage in intensive mentoring,
advising and coaching.
*Compensation*
Clinical Faculty in Biology at the Dougherty Family College of the
University of St. Thomas will receive a competitive compensation package
and comprehensive employee benefits. This is a 10-month, renewable contract.
*About the University*
Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a private, Catholic,
liberal arts university based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and
Minneapolis, Minnesota. St. Thomas is one of the largest and oldest
Catholic colleges or universities in the United States and is the
largest private college or university in Minnesota. The University
emphasizes values-centered, career-oriented education, and offers
bachelor's degrees in more than 90 major and 60 minor fields of study.
Additionally, the university offers more than 60 graduate degree
programs in seven academic schools and colleges. Its graduate programs
lead to masters, education specialist, juris doctorate and doctoral degrees.
Now in its 131st year, St. Thomas has evolved from humble beginnings as
a men's seminary and college into a comprehensive coeducational
university. The University seeks to be a recognized leader in Catholic
higher education that excels in effective teaching, active learning,
scholarly research and responsible engagement with the local community,
as well as with the national and global communities. Even with its
growth, St. Thomas continues to focus on the needs of individual
students and fulfill its mission to educate them "to be morally
responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work
skillfully to advance the common good."
As a community, the University of St. Thomas is committed to:
* Pursuit of truth - We value intellectual inquiry as a life-long
habit, the unfettered and impartial pursuit of truth in all its
forms, the integration of knowledge across disciplines, and the
imaginative and creative exploration of new ideas.
* Academic excellence - We create a culture among faculty, students
and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous
thinking.
* Faith and reason - We actively engage Catholic intellectual
tradition, which values the fundamental compatibility of faith and
reason and fosters meaningful dialogue directed toward the
flourishing of human culture.
* Dignity - We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique
contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the
university community.
* Diversity - We strive to create a vibrant diverse community in
which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society.
* Personal attention - We foster a caring culture that supports the
well-being of each member.
* Gratitude - We celebrate the achievements of all members of our
community in goals attained and obstacles overcome, and in all
things give praise to God.
*Qualifications*
Required Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely
related discipline. PhD preferred. Candidates with at least three (3)
years of college teaching experience (community college teaching
experience a plus) are strongly encouraged to apply.
We seek candidates who recognize the value of high expectations,
student-teacher relationships, and home-school-community connections for
students’ academic achievement. Competitive candidates will demonstrate
how their teaching record fosters successful learning communities
reflective of their students' diverse cultures. Candidates will also
demonstrate how their teaching has prompted students to make use of
their culturally embedded knowledge resulting in meaningful learning
that affirms their students' social identities and connections while
promoting high academic performance.
Successful candidates will have a background in critical and/or
culturally responsive pedagogies and recognize their own cultural
experiences, identities, manifestation of privilege and the dynamics
these evoke in and outside of the classroom. Candidates will embrace
self-reflection, value excellence through educational equity, and
demonstrate a commitment to ongoing culturally responsive learning in a
collaborative, collegial environment.
We are seeking highly motivated, innovative and creative educators who
will provide intensive mentoring, advising, and coaching to students.
Faculty mentors are expected to help students earn their associate of
arts degrees and prepare them with the solid educational foundation to
successfully complete their bachelor’s degrees. Faculty are expected to
be on campus and available to students Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Faculty will meet with their advisees (approximately 25 students) for
individual mentoring sessions 30 minutes every other week.
In addition to teaching, mentoring, advising, and coaching faculty are
expected to work with students during the August summer enrichment
program, and perform other responsibilities related to college program
development and assessment.
The University of St. Thomas will not discriminate against or harass any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public
assistance. With respect to religion and creed, as permitted by law, the
university reserves the right to exercise discretion in employment
decisions to employ persons who share and are committed to the values
and mission of the university.
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St.
Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think
critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
The University of St. Thomas is committed to the principles of diversity
and inclusion, and the goals of affirmative action/equal opportunity.
The University welcomes nominations and applications from a diverse
applicant pool.
/The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department
advertises the official job listing on its website. If you are viewing
this posting from a site other than “Jobs at St. Thomas”, the University
assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information./
The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Special Instructions for Candidates*
All application materials must be submitted online at
_http://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/_. Emailed materials will not be accepted.
Candidates will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload
the required documents (listed below) and then submit an online
application and voluntary EEO form.
When creating a profile, candidates should upload (1) a CV that includes
at least three references who can specifically address the candidate’s
teaching experience, (2) a one-page statement that presents the
candidate’s philosophy of developing and leading initiatives to support
a culturally responsive curriculum (upload into "Teaching Philosophy"),
and (3) evidence of teaching excellence with underserved students
(uploaded into "Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness"). At this time,
please do not upload any documents beyond those requested. Candidates
who are selected for further review may be contacted to submit
additional materials at a later date.
Candidates will be asked to copy/paste a job specific cover letter into
the application.
No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of
the candidate.
*Adam Kay
*Director of Social Innovation
Associate Professor of Biology
[email protected]_ <mailto:[email protected]>
(651) 335-1539
*University of St. Thomas*| _stthomas.edu_ <https://www.stthomas.edu/>
