Description

Ridgewater College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Biology Instructor to join our team. This full-time position involves teaching a range of biology courses to our students in multiple modalities.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver engaging and culturally responsive curriculum materials; provide meaningful feedback to support student educational growth; collaborate with colleagues across liberal arts and technical programs; actively participate in the profession and in college activities.

Monday- Friday (Start Date: Aug. 20, 2026)
Salary Range: $43,912 - $95,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.

Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement
* Master's degree with a major in biology OR
* Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement
* Course construction (credit course)*
* Teaching/instructional methods (credit course)*
* Student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)*
* Philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)**
* Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
* - These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
* -- This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)

Online application deadline for preferred review is 11:59PM on March 16, 2026. The position is open until filled.

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Applications must include:
* Online Employment Application
* Resume
* Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
* Unofficial copy of transcripts

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.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers.mmb@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Posting Contact Name: Felicia Mary Telecky
Posting Contact Email: felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu

Salary/Compensation: $43,912 - $95,542 per year