Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Biology

About the Role

Job Summary: The Department of Biology at UW-Whitewater seeks a dedicated educator, scholar, and colleague to join our faculty. This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load with an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will be able to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology and other related courses, as part of the Biology program. Candidates with additional academic background in racial discrimination, bias, and/or inequality in medicine are especially invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Instructional Expectations: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Biology; maintain at least five office hours for students each week; use Navigate for advising/mentoring notes; maintain professional responsiveness via Navigate, Canvas, email, telephone within 24–48 business hours; ensure timely submission of course syllabi; contribute to curriculum development; select and develop ADA‑compliant instructional materials.
• Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity: Maintain an active scholarly agenda in Biology, preferably related to human health; disseminate research through peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions; involve undergraduate or graduate students in research initiatives.
• Service & Engagement: Participate in departmental, college, and university‑level meetings and committee work; engage in professional and public service; contribute to program assessment and development; participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.
• Workplace Expectations: Adhere to UW‑Whitewater workplace expectations; follow applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
• Department Key Job Responsibilities: Contribute to teaching excellence, mentorship, and scholarly achievement in a vibrant, student‑centered Biology department with modern laboratories, greenhouses, natural history specimen collection, and strong undergraduate research program.

Qualifications

• Required: Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, or equivalent) in Biology or a related discipline by time of appointment; ABD candidates may apply but must complete degree by contract start date August 2027 (otherwise one‑year contract with completion before Jan 2028).
• Preferred: Demonstrated excellence in university‑level teaching; experience with Canvas; record of scholarly achievement.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to interact respectfully with diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; willingness and ability to follow applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Compensation

Well‑qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $60,000, commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package; see the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure for details.

Schedule

24‑credit annual teaching load; at least five office hours per week during the academic year; office hours modality proportionate to course modality unless department/college has additional requirements.