Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology)

Universities of Wisconsin • Green Bay, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Human Biology program is seeking applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Microbiology. The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is interdisciplinary in nature and has a strong history of preparing students for careers in health professions. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

• Earned Master’s degree (or higher) in Microbiology or related field (e.g., Immunology, Parasitology, Medical Mycology) by the beginning date of appointment is required
• The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, commitment to undergraduate education, and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of college teaching experience is preferred
• PhD in Microbiology is preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching a course load of 27 credits (~9 courses) per academic year in Microbiology with opportunities to teach other courses in the Human Biology program.
• Additional teaching assignments could include introductory and upper-level courses (e.g., Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology) in Human Biology.
• Service responsibilities include advising students and contributing to departmental and institutional development.

Benefits

• Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• Several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level