Biology: Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology

Universities of Wisconsin • Eau Claire, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 23rd, 2027. We seek a broadly trained biologist with expertise in aquatic ecology who is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and developing a vibrant research program in aquatic ecology with undergraduates. The successful candidate will contribute to the ecology and environmental biology curriculum by teaching both introductory and upper-level courses, conduct research in any area of aquatic ecology amenable to collaborations with undergraduates, engage in service to the Department, College, University, and/or community, and contribute to UW-Eau Claire's commitment to achieving an equitable, diverse, and inclusive climate.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. by August 23, 2027
• Demonstrated interest in joining a department that values excellence in teaching undergraduates and engaging in collaborative research with undergraduates.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research experience
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level utilizing pedagogically supported methods of instruction
• Experience mentoring students in research

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ecology and environmental biology curriculum by teaching both introductory and upper-level courses.
• Conduct research in any area of aquatic ecology amenable to collaborations with undergraduates.
• Engage in service to the Department, College, University, and/or community.
• Contribute to UW-Eau Claire's commitment to achieving an equitable, diverse, and inclusive climate.
• Teach both introductory and upper-level biology courses for majors (such as Biol 180 Environmental Biology and Conservation, Biol 222 Foundations of Biology II, Biol 223 Foundations of Biological Inquiry, and Biol 321 Ecology).
• Offer upper-level coursework related to their expertise (such as Biol 311 Entomology, Biol 345 Invertebrate Zoology, Biol 376 Aquatic Ecology, Biol 379 Biology of Fishes, Biol 383 Biostatistics, etc.).
• Develop additional courses that enhance our curriculum, including courses that support the Marine Science minor.
• Develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.
• Provide academic advising to students (in collaboration with the Advising, Retention, and Career Center).
• Engage in service to the Department, College, University, profession and/or community.
• Contribute to UW-Eau Claire's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI).

Benefits

• Competitive start-up packages
• External and internal grants through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
• ORSP internal funds to support summer research stipends and travel to professional meetings for both students and faculty mentors
• Substantial ongoing internal grant from the UW-Eau Claire differential tuition program supports our Biology Research Scholars Program, which enables cohorts of students each summer to conduct research with UWEC Biology faculty by providing funding for student stipends, faculty mentor stipends, and supplies/travel.
• Each member of the department also receives annual allocations of endowed funds for professional development and/or research expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree