Assistant Professor - Microbiology

About the role

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in microbiology. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves:

• Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
• Evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, and providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
• Maintaining appropriate records and holding office hours

The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

About the college

The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, bringing together diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationally recognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education that prepares students for leadership in science, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center, which support innovative teaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes that connect scholarship with real-world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships — including ties with the Mayo Clinic Health System — and potential start-up support, CSH provides new faculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellence and student success.

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in Microbiology discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Specialization in pathogenic bacteriology
• Demonstrated experience in teaching
• Postdoctoral training
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students, as evidenced by mentoring student research projects, co-authoring scholarly work with students, and/or securing research funding

Application materials

• Cover Letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)
• CV / Resume
• References and their contact information (minimum of 3)

Contact information

Daniel Bretl — dbretl@uwlax.edu