Assistant Professor of Biology

Universities of Wisconsin•Superior, WI

3d•$59,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, ongoing tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning August 25, 2027. The department seeks a colleague who will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching and research, and work collaboratively to strengthen its biology program. The successful candidate will teach upper-level Genetics and a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), and may teach General Chemistry labs or other introductory science courses as needed. Genetics must serve all biology majors and cover cellular, molecular, and population genetics. The candidate will also teach upper-division electives in their area of expertise, general education courses for non-science majors, and courses in online or alternative delivery formats as needed. Additional responsibilities include advising biology majors, mentoring students in research projects and internships, developing an active scholarly program consistent with available resources, and serving the University and community. The position also includes required trainings, professional development, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must have a doctorate in biology or a related discipline by the position's start date, two semesters of undergraduate-level teaching experience (teaching assistant experience is acceptable), and graduate-level coursework or research in genetics. The annual salary range is $59,000–$65,000. The position includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. Employment requires a criminal background check and applicable personnel file and reference checks.

Requirements

Doctorate in biology or a related discipline earned by the position start date.
Two semesters of undergraduate-level teaching experience; teaching assistant experience is acceptable.
Graduate-level coursework or research in genetics.

Nice To Haves

Statement of teaching philosophy and experience; preferred length is no more than two pages.
Statement of research interests that addresses undergraduate involvement and how proposed research can be undertaken in a teaching-centered setting; preferred length is no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Teach upper-level Genetics covering cellular, molecular, and population genetics.
Teach a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE).
Potentially teach General Chemistry labs and other introductory science courses as needed.
Teach upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of expertise that support the biology program.
Teach general education courses for non-science majors as determined by departmental needs.
Teach courses in online and alternative delivery formats as needed.
Use modern genetic techniques in laboratory classrooms and research settings.
Advise students in the biology major.
Mentor students with research projects and internships.
Develop an active scholarly program consistent with available resources.
Provide service to the University and community, including participation in departmental and university committees as appropriate.
Complete required trainings and professional development, and perform other duties as assigned.