BiologyAquatic Ecologist-Ichthyologist Assistant Professor

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• Teach as necessary introductory middledivision and upperdivision Biology majors courses. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that could include but are not limited to: Ichthyology Fishery Biology Limnology Ecology of Large Rivers Organismal Diversity General Ecology (plus lab) Invertebrate Zoology Biogeography Environmental Biology
• Perform research involving undergraduate students.
• Instruct courses in varied locations at varied times and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute tostudent growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program the department the college the university and the greater community.
• Support Winona State Universitys mission to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Biology or related field
• Experience teaching lectures and laboratories in a higher education setting
  

Preferred Qualification

• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Postdoctoral experience
• Established collaborations with local regional and national natural resource agencies
• Maintain an active research program in Freshwater Ecology combining field and laboratory research
• Ability to serve as Director of the WSU Large River Studies Center
• Experience advising (academic and research) undergraduate students
• Teaching that integrates working with multiple levels of biological organization
• Potential to develop research involving undergraduate students
• Willingness to pursue extramural funding
• Professional certification by at least one of the following societies: AFS SFS NALMS ESA
  

Other Requirements

1. Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeabletolawfullyaccept employmentintheUnitedStatesby the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1B sponsorship at this time.

2. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously.
• A onepage teaching philosophy
• A onepage research statement outlining involvement of undergraduate students
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• At least three 3 letters of reference. Please advise persons providing letters of reference of Minnesotas open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request Letters can be sent to

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Application Deadline: Review begins 3/26/2025

Appointment Date: August 2025

Primary Location: Winona Minnesota

Salary: Commensurate with Rank and Experience

Type of Appointment: Probationary/TenureTrack

Telework (Yes/No) No

About The Department:

• The Biology Department at WSU is aligned with NSF PULSE Vision and Change and looks to use creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.Recent and future curriculum will emphasize crossdisciplinary learning throughout the sciences.
• Student development and research opportunities are emphasized which includes a handson laboratory or fieldbased capstone research project for all students.
• Opportunities for faculty and students to travel to present research findings in professional settings.
• WSU is in the unique and biologically rich Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Watershed. The river and surrounding bluffs contain many ecologically diverse habitats harboring rare or endangered species of plants and animals and we are centrally located on the Mississippi flyway for bird migration. Abundant opportunities exist for collaboration with state and federal agencies in nearby parks refuges and wildlife management areas in the tristate area and beyond.
• 1800 square foot greenhouse herbarium and vertebrate collection available onsite.

About Winona State University:

Founded in 1858 Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River meaning rock climbing paddleboarding hiking and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSUs Rochester campus is located in Minnesotas third largest city a dynamic hub for industry arts and culture and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State Universitys mission is to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information visit winona.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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