Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure-track) na College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict, MN

About the Department

The Biology Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for an Introductory Biology Specialist starting August 2026.

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
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and 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 mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The Biology Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for an Introductory Biology Specialist starting August, 2026.

Review of applications will occur starting October 15 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Biology Department has 16 full-time faculty representing the full spectrum of biological sub-disciplines. Small class sizes and hands-on learning are the norm in both introductory and advanced Biology classes. We have a large array of modern laboratory equipment and unique field resources.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's 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.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

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 SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Position Duties

Teaching responsibilities for this position include teaching the Introductory Biology sequence (BIOL 100 and BIOL 200), which includes lectures and laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two 4-credit courses (and two associated laboratory sections) per semester, will coordinate the multi-section introductory sequence among instructors, and will contribute to departmental level service and student advising. The successful candidate will also offer a research program in either biology education research or a disciplinary research specialty. In either case, research with students will be expected and will support important experiential learning high impact practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in a biology-related field (ABD will be considered)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach introductory-level biology courses with laboratory
• A research program that can involve undergraduate students
• Commitment to the education of undergraduates in a liberal arts environment
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a highly collaborative department with multi-section courses
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and workplace

Preferred:

• Postdoctoral training 
• Broad biology background to facilitate teaching introductory biology
• Teaching experience in upper- and lower-division biology courses

Other Qualifications

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
4. A description of a research project that could involve undergraduate students.
5. Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
6. Names and contact information of three references.
7. [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 John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].

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.