About the Role
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Community College Faculty - Biology Institution: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Classification Title: Community College Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty City: Cloquet FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Job Description The Successful candidate sill: Develop the Biomedical Research Institute and serve as the Institute's first director at FDLTCC which is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Duluth as part of the BRE-SPAD grant awarded to UMD. Oversee the development of course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) at FDLTCC along with biology and chemistry faculty at FDLTCC and UMD. Establish at least one (1) new CUREs experience each year of the grant. Work to create and support a two-way flow of student experiences between FDLTCC and UMD. Facilitate student experiences each summer of the grant on both campuses. Actively participate in the Research Interest Groups (RIGs) established between FDLTCC and UMD designed as an incubator for research collaboration between the Institutions. Develop at least one seed grant application each year through the RIGs. The director will work with the FDLTCC grants office and the UMD Sponsored Programs office to ensure grant reporting is done in a timely manner. Annual reports and communication with UMD-SPA will be prioritized. Be available to teach a variety of lower division biology courses, both lecture and lab, including General Biology, Microbiology, and other related courses. Participate in institutional planning and student success initiatives. Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multidimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels. Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives. Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893 Annual Base Salary Range The above salary range is for initial placement only, if currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualification Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field. Postdoctoral fellowship work related to biology or biomedical research. Experience recruiting and mentoring students interested in STEM fields Experience with working with grants and meeting grant outcomes and protocols. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a student population encompassing a broad range of skill levels. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including committee work. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Other Requirements Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Telework (No) Telework is not available About The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment. To achieve this mission, we will: Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education. Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg. Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding. Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness. Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future. Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures. Vision Statement Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity. Core Values During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are: Respect: Manaaji’idiwin Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin Compassion: Zhawenjigewin 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. Desired Start Date: 08-20-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 04-06-2026 Close Date: 05-01-2026 Posting Contact Name: LeAnn K Ulvi Posting Contact Email: leann.ulvi@fdltcc.edu Announcement – Please be Advised Minnesota State Career Site URL Update Our candidate career site URL will change on April 25, 2026. 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