| Location | St. Joseph, MN |
| Salary | $60,362–$64,397 Per Year |
Assistant Professor of Biology
Salary
$60,362.00 - $64,397.00 Annually
Location
College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University - St. Joseph, MN
Job Type
Exempt, Faculty, Full Time
Job Number
02288
Department
Biology - CSB Coordinate
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Position Summary
The Biology Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in Microbiology beginning in August 2027.
We seek a broadly trained microbiologist who is enthusiastic about undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in a liberal arts environment. Review of applications begins on Nov. 3, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Sick Leave
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.
To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJUs good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidates experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
College/University Highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint Johns University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
Inclusive Excellence
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities will include microbiology for nursing students and contributions to the introductory biology curriculum. The successful candidate will also teach in at least one additional high-enrollment area of biology based on their expertise. Possible areas include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, cell biology, neurobiology, or physiology. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain a scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts environment, with opportunities for meaningful student involvement, and will contribute to student advising and departmental and institutional service.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:
Curriculum vitae.
A letter of application which addresses how the applicants education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or research experience meet the position qualifications.
A statement of teaching philosophy, including approaches to inclusive teaching and active-learning pedagogies.
A statement describing the applicants scholarly interests and plans for engaging undergraduate students in research.
Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
Names and contact information of three references.
[OPTIONAL] Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. ]
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Benefit Program
Faculty
The College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary.
You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.
VISION PLAN
This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.
TUITION REMISSION
Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full-time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year.
There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 5 years (60 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities.
Tuition assistance is also available at Saint Johns Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees.
PARENTAL LEAVE
A one-sixth release with pay due to the birth or adoption of a child in the semester that the new parenting occurs or in the following semester will be granted. New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately. Additional information is available in the Human Resources Office.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave is earned at the rate of 20 days per academic year and is cumulative from year-to-year to a maximum of 90 days (720 hours). Eligible employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave hours to care for ill family members.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to all employees and immediate family members.
RETIREMENT
Defined Contribution Plan
CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).
Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the faculty member elects to opt-out.
The faculty/employer contributions are as follows:
Year Faculty Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution
1 3% 1%
2 3% 3%
3 3% 5%
4 3% 7%
5 3% 9%
Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible faculty member may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Saint Johns University College of Saint Benedict
Human Resources Office Human Resources Office
Quadrangle 127 Main 223
Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone (320) 363-5500 Phone (320) 363-5500
Fax (320) 363-6092 Fax (320) 363-6092
Employer College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University, Order of Saint Benedict
Address 37 South College Ave
Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374
Phone (320) 363-5501
Website http://www.csbsju.edu/