Position Details
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Biomedical), tenure track Brief Position Overview
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, 2026.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor Position Number TBD Department Biology Division College of Arts, Sciences, & Education Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees FTE 1 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement. Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
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, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, and Microbiology among other courses. 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, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, and Microbiology among other courses.
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 withstudent recruitment, retention, and progression efforts are additional duties and responsibilities of this role.
Required Qualifications \u2013 Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Preferred Qualifications \u2013 Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements Physical Demands
Typical office, classroom, and lab environments.
The Program The Department The College This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2600001P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date August 1, 2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Until an adequate pool is established No Special Instructions Summary
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