Assistant Professor of Biology

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Biology

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning on August 25, 2027. The Department is seeking an individual who will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching and research, and work collaboratively to strengthen the Department’s biology program.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Natural Sciences

 

Full-Time: 100%, Faculty, 9-month ongoing tenure-track appointment, one vacancy

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach an upper-level course in Genetics, and a CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience), with potential to teach General Chemistry labs and other intro-level science courses as needed. The course in Genetics is required for all majors and needs to incorporate cellular, molecular, and population genetics that would serve all biology majors. 
• Teach other upper-division electives in the candidate’s expertise. These courses will need to support the biology program (e.g. Immunology, Pathology, Physiology, Advanced Molecular Techniques, Cancer Biology, Scientific Writing, or related courses). 
• Teach a General Education course(s) for non-science majors in line with our liberal arts foundation, as determined by departmental needs.  
• Teach courses in online and alternative delivery formats as needed.
• Utilize modern genetic techniques in the laboratory classroom and research settings.
• Advise students in the biology major.
• Provide service to the University and community through, but not limited to, participation in departmental and university committees as appropriate.  
• Mentor students with research projects and internships and develop an active scholarly program consistent with availability of resources.

 

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in biology or a related discipline earned by the start date of the position
• Two semesters of undergraduate-level teaching experience (TA experience acceptable)
• Graduate-level coursework or research in the discipline of genetics

 

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $59,000 - $65,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: August 25, 2027

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Sandy Orr at [email protected].

 

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on January 1, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.

 

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (preferred length: no more than 2 pages)

5.) Statement of research interests, including undergraduate involvement and how the proposed research can be undertaken in a teaching-centered setting (preferred length: no more than 2 pages)

 

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.