Assistant Professor - Biology

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Biology (Ecology). We especially welcome candidates whose expertise blends ecological research with advanced statistical analysis of biological and environmental data. The successful applicant will contribute to a highly interdisciplinary academic unit that includes environmental scientists, biologists, chemists, physicists, and geoscientists. This position will also be responsible for enhancing UW–Green Bay’s mission-driven commitment to inclusive teaching and creating an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate is a necessary condition for contract renewal. ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will be reinstated
Expertise in ecology with demonstrated experience in statistical analysis of ecological or environmental data
Ability to teach courses in UW–Green Bay’s Environmental Science and Policy and Biodiversity and Conservation graduate programs
Experience mentoring and training students in research activities
Evidence of scholarly productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrated potential to procure extramural funds to support research and outreach activities

Responsibilities

Teach lower- and upper-level courses in the undergraduate Biology and Environmental Science programs, including an introductory organismal biology course for majors, as well as lecture, field, or lab courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Contribute to teaching at the graduate level in the Environmental Science and Policy and/or Biological Conservation and Management programs.
Implement inclusive instructional strategies to support students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds.
Develop a strong, externally visible research program that actively engages undergraduate and graduate students and fosters collaboration with faculty and community partners.
Advise and mentor students.
Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank.
Perform institutional and community service.
Contribute to ongoing program development.

Benefits

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

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