Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Biology – College of Letters and Science, School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry (Continuous Recruitment)
Job Profile
The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for an associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester. While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
Department
The Department of Biology is part of the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry in the College of Letters and Sciences. The department is housed in the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building on the UWSP main campus but also includes facilities on the Wausau and Marshfield campuses. The department includes 20 full-time faculty representing a wide range of subdisciplines. Their primary mission is teaching to and performing research with undergraduate students.
Compensation & Benefits
The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Short-Term Academic Staff.
Required Qualifications
- Earned the minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, in order to instruct introductory biology laboratory sections.
- Earned the minimum of a master’s degree in biology or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, in order to instruct biology courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Biology or a related discipline.
- Experience in collaborative and/or inclusionary settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success.
- Experience and evidence of success with college level instruction.
How To Apply
To ensure consideration: files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments (noted below).
After applying, the position contact or hiring authority will only be in touch if there is a Lecturer position that needs to be filled. This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July).
If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.
Please Include The Following Documents When Applying
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.
Contact Information For Questions Pertaining To This Position
Name: Dr. Paul Whitaker, Assistant Dean, School of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email: pwhitake@uwsp.edu
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process, Need Special Arrangements, Or If You Submitted Your Application With Missing Materials, Please Call Or Email UWSP Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Note: Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.