Assistant Professor of Biology

University of Wisconsin Stout•Superior, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning August 25, 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month ongoing faculty appointment. The successful candidate will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching and research, and collaborate to strengthen the Department’s biology program. The position includes teaching an upper-level Genetics course that serves biology majors and covers cellular, molecular, and population genetics, as well as a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). The successful candidate will also teach upper-division electives in their area of expertise, general education courses for non-science majors, and other introductory science courses as departmental needs require. Courses may be delivered online or through alternative formats. The faculty member will use modern genetic techniques in laboratory instruction and research, advise biology majors, mentor students in research projects and internships, and develop an active scholarly program consistent with available resources. The role also includes service to the University and community, completion of assigned training and professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Teach an upper-level Genetics course incorporating cellular, molecular, and population genetics.
Teach a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE).
Teach upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of expertise to support the biology program.
Teach general education courses for non-science majors as determined by departmental needs.
Teach General Chemistry labs and other introductory science courses as needed.
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 undertaking 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 as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.