Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology; Ecology), tenure track

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

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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. Applicants 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, unofficial transcripts and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e‑mail addresses of three professional references.

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Title:

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Ecology), tenure track

Position Number: 7A0042

Department:
Biology

Division:
College of Arts, Sciences, & Education

Appointment Type:
Faculty (Academic Year)

FLSA:
Exempt

Union Affiliation:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE: 1

Benefits:
Eligible Yes

Salary:
Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Start Date:

August 1, 2026

This position will be responsible for teaching courses for the Biology program, with emphasis in courses related to the program’s Ecology and Conservation Track such as Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation 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.

This position will be responsible for teaching courses for the Biology program, with emphasis in courses related to the program’s Ecology and Conservation Track such as Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation 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.

• Doctorate required in an applicable field of Biology by August 1, 2026
• Experience as…