Assistant Professor Of Biology And Environmental Science - Ifo

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota, United States
Base: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Advanced degree in natural resources or related field
Ability to teach upper-division botany with lab
Experience teaching general ecology or freshwater science
The position is a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor role focused on teaching botany and natural-resource themed courses in a student-centered environment

Job Summary

  • The position is a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor role focused on teaching botany and natural-resource themed courses in a student-centered environment.
  • Candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activities, professional development, and service-related endeavors alongside their core teaching responsibilities.
  • The university offers a generous benefits package including 11 paid holidays, six weeks of paid parental leave, and low-cost medical and dental insurance.

Matching Summary

The position is a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor role focused on teaching botany and natural-resource themed courses in a student-centered environment.

Salary

Base: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced degree in Natural Resources or related field
  • Ability to teach upper-division Botany with lab
  • Experience teaching General Ecology or Freshwater Science
  • Student-centered pedagogy in liberal arts setting

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring undergraduate capstone research projects
  • Knowledge of greenhouse operations management
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Natural Resources, Wetland Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Conservation Science, Ecology, or related field
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • No H-1B sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the United States

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