Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

University of Wisconsin Stout • Stevens Point, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau or Marshfield campuses, and of online or hybrid courses. Teaching load is 12 student credit hours per semester (24 student credit hours/year). The successful candidate will teach courses in general chemistry and biochemistry. Additional responsibilities include the development of a productive experimental research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research.
• Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent, laboratory based, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated potential for effective student-centered and inclusive teaching in biochemistry at the undergraduate level, including a commitment to academic best practices.
• Ability to engage in teaching and research that complement the department’s existing strengths and advance its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in general chemistry and biochemistry.
• Development of a productive experimental research program involving undergraduates.
• Student advising.
• Department, school, college, and university-level service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees