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Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Biomedical), tenure track

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

3. A list of three references.

In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf

Send the completed and signed form to Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/) or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 10, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee's discretion until filled. Applicant's must include a letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications noted above, professional and academic career goals, and interest in the position, along with a CV, and the name addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

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 – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Doctorate required in an applicable field of Biology by August 1, 2026

+ Experience as the primary instructor for courses within the candidate’s area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Successful teaching experience at the college level

+ Evidence of scholarly activity

+ Incorporation of instructional technology into course delivery

+ Experience mentoring students from diverse backgrounds

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

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

3. A list of three references.

In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf (https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf)

Send the completed and signed form to Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/) or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 10, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee’s discretion until filled. Applicant’s must include a letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications noted above, professional and academic career goals, and interest in the position, along with a CV, and the name addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2606

EEOC Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Director of Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

300 11th Street West

Havre, MT 59501

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (406) 265.3568

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents

+ Transcript

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Send your completed Authorization for Background Check form to the Human Resources Department. Access the form at this link, https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf In the application field for Background Check, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

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