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UW - STEVENS POINT Assistant Professor of Biology in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 21783 Position Title: Assistant Professor of Biology TTC Title and Code: Assistant Professor (FA040) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Dr. Paul Whitaker, Assistant Dean, School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry Department: Biology The Assistant Professor of Biology is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester (24 credits/year) and will include courses in introductory biology and human anatomy, as well as upper-level courses that support degree requirements in various pre-professional health programs. There is also the possibility of teaching other courses based upon area(s) of interest, specialization, and department needs. Additional responsibilities include the development of a productive research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service. Anticipated Appointment Date: Fall semester, August 2025 (preferred), or Spring semester, January 2026 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 05/01/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Curriculum Vitae - Statement of teaching philosophy - Statement of research interests - Contact information for three professional references - Unofficial/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Dr. Lindsay Dresang, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: ldresang@uwsp.edu Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21783: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but in all cases the candidate chosen for the position must have completed all requirements for the doctorate by the beginning of the academic year following the initial employment year, for consideration for retention and tenure. Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. Experience with and/or demonstrated ability to teach lecture-lab courses in anatomy. Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching introductory biology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, cellular biology, molecular biology, or other undergraduate biology courses. Experience team-teaching courses with multiple lab sections and a shared lecture. Research experience involving undergraduate students. Research experience involving molecular techniques. Experience maintaining and curating biological collections (comparative, anatomical, etc.). ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu