Assistant Professor of Biology-Anatomist/Physiologist (Tenure-Track)
Assistant Professor of Biology-Anatomist/Physiologist (Tenure-Track)
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$ 64066 - 186015
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Working Title:
Assistant Professor of Biology-Anatomist/Physiologist (Tenure-Track)Institution:
Winona State UniversityClassification Title:
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209: Inter Faculty OrganizationCity:
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Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$64066.00 - $186015.00Job Description
- Teach as necessary introductory middle-division and upper-division Biology majors courses. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses including Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II General Physiology General Physiology Lab and Human Anatomy. Additional courses could include and are not limited to Regional Cadaver Dissection Human Biology Cell Biology Immunology Developmental Biology Endocrinology and Basics of Life
- 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.
Salary Range: $64066 - $186015; Commensurate with Rank Qualifications and Experience
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.
- Post-doctoral and or clinical experience
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research students
- Experience with academic advising undergraduate students
- Experience with cadaver-based human anatomy/physiology
- Potential to develop research involving undergraduate students
- Willingness to pursue extramural funding
Other Requirements
1. Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeabletolawfullyaccept employmentintheUnitedStatesby the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
2. A complete online application will include the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously and courses able to teach.
- A one-page teaching philosophy A one-page 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
Telework (Yes/No) No
About The Biology 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 and future curriculum will emphasize cross-disciplinary learning throughout the sciences. Students taking anatomy and physiology courses have the unique opportunity to supplement their study of human anatomy using male and female Biology Department has state of the art equipment for teaching and research labs including electrocardiograms spirometry and urinalysis equipment fluorescent microscopy suite (including a confocal microscope) tissue culture suite (BSL2) animal care facility quantitative thermalcyclers as well as standard laboratory equipment used in cellular molecular and genetics research. WSU has established IACUC and IRB committees for vertebrate and human subjects Biology Department is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences medical imaging programs (radiography MRI echocardiography sonography and nuclear medicine) and has multiple medical laboratory science (MLS) affiliations.-Student development and research opportunities are emphasized which includes hands-on laboratory/clinical and capstone research experiences for all students. Funding opportunities for faculty and students to travel and 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.
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 paddle-boarding 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 .
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at In accordance with Minnesota State policy employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. The Winona State University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at You may also request a paper copy from University Security by emailing .
Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. A community of learners improving our world!
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 pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over 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 well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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