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.

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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

About Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Through a close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public. This unique collaboration offers all students, regardless of demographic background, the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and diverse environment.Founded in 1987, the College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates across a wide range of program areas, including Law Enforcement, Human Services, Nursing, Business, Clean Energy, Early Childhood Development, and Environmental Science. Through the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, the College?s liberal arts curriculum provides a solid undergraduate transfer education for approximately forty-percent of the college?s students each year.Every staff and faculty member at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College believes in the advantages of a quality education. The college has made the commitment to provide excellent teaching, student services, and college activities in a positive, friendly, and respectful manner. The goal is to provide a well-rounded experience for students so they can be successful in their educational endeavors.

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