St. Peter, MN30+ days ago
Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried) Prerequisites RequiredQualifications: PhD in Biology, Ecology, Animal Behavior (or a related field); we will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and who will complete their degree by September 30, 2026 Professional skills, experience and/or plans to engage in activities that would enhance campus access and belonging efforts in research, advising/mentoring, and teaching Evidence of the ability to teach undergraduate classes with labs and field-based opportunities in courses related to those described under the "Things you will do" section Demonstrated capacity to establish an independent research program at Gustavus Adolphus College addressing a question related to animal ecology or animal behavior PreferredQualifications: Additional biology-related experience as part of a research, teaching, or non-profit/government agency position outside of doctoral education Ability to engage students with course content through the emphasis of liberal arts education in the context of real-world challenges Evidence of successful mentoring of undergraduate students in research Things you will do: Gustavus faculty teach, advise, conduct research, and serve the college and department. In addition, Gustavus provides comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and financial well-being, including: Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns Access to mental health apps Onsite health services Free parking, exercise classes, use of library and athletic facilities Paid parental leave (after one year of employment) Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment) Tuition scholarships for dependents Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time.