BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology specializing in non-game wildlife ecology or a closely related field.

The Wildlife Biology program at BSU is housed in the School of Sustainability and Life Sciences. The wildlife biology major at Bemidji State is designed for students who want careers with natural resource agencies or for graduate school in wildlife biology. We have designed our program so that with careful selection of liberal education courses, graduates can fulfill the educational requirements for certification as an associate wildlife biologist by The Wildlife Society.

Responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology include:

 -Teaching undergraduate/graduate lectures and laboratories in topics in wildlife and conservation biology, with potential specialties in wildlife diseases, urban ecology, wildlife genetics, or the ecology of non-game species.
-Establishing a regionally/nationally recognized research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate students in the applicant’s area of expertise.

-Continuing to build working relationships between the wildlife biology program and nearby Tribal agencies and communities (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, and White Earth Nation).
-Developing relationships with local state, federal, and non-government agencies to facilitate research opportunities and undergraduate/graduate student development.
-Collaborating with a small team of wildlife biology faculty to advance programmatic objectives.

-Participating in the Biology program planning and assessment activities.

-Engaging with activities that support Bemidji State University's signature themes of environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and global/multicultural understanding.

-Participating in student advising, perform other additional assignments depending on departmental needs, and participate in faculty governance and committee work. 

Minimum qualifications for this position include: 

-Earned doctorate from an accredited university in an appropriate area of wildlife biology or closely related field, with an emphasis in non-game wildlife. 

-Commitment to ensuring student success for all is required. 

-Applicants with more experience may be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

-Previous experience teaching relevant courses to undergraduate students, especially with the goal effective pedagogy. 

-Experience with providing online education at an undergraduate and/or master’s degree level. 

-Demonstrated ability to secure extramural grant funding at a primarily undergraduate university. 

-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Tribal natural resource agencies and Tribal universities. 

-A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. 

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of these minimum and preferred qualifications. 
 

A complete application will include the following attachments:

-Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.

-Resume/Curriculum Vitae.

-Unofficial transcripts for all coursework (official transcripts will be required at time of employment).

-A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you would meet the needs of students from underrepresented groups and non-traditional backgrounds.

-A research statement.

-A list of all academic courses taught.

-Contact information for three professional references.

Apply online: 

 Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000001769, on our career site: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial review of applications will begin on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, so applications should be submitted by that time for guaranteed consideration. Appointment date is negotiable; fall semester 2025 preferred (August 19, 2025).

Inquiries: 

Dr. Brian Hiller (Search Committee Chair)
Department of Biology 
Telephone: (218) 755-2212 

E-mail: brian.hiller@bemidjistate.edu