Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

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* Position Title:

** Assistant Professor - Cell Biology##
** Job Category:
** Faculty##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Assistant Professor##
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* Job Duties:

** The  in the College of Science and Health at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) invites applications for
** two (2) academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Cell Biology**. Our new colleagues will teach undergraduate cell biology and/or general biology in our undergraduate core curriculum. Opportunities also exist for teaching other courses in our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels or to develop an elective course that complements the existing Biology major or our interdisciplinary minors in Nutrition and Neuroscience.

We seek an engaging teacher/scholar with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring, with the potential to develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students.

Under general supervision of the Biology Department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses 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, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline.

In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

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.

The review of applications starts on
** October 31, 2025**. Applications received on or before
** October 31st
** are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.##
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Job Responsibilities:

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** Department:
** Biology##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Doctorate degree in cell biology or a closely related field must be completed at time of application
* Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
* Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** ### Prior university teaching experience, especially in cell biology* ### Ability to teach courses in the Biology major* ### Ability to establish a research program involving undergraduate and graduate students (M.S.)##
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* How to Apply:

** Required application documents:

CVCover Letter ( Include statements of your research interests and teaching philosophy as part of your cover letter, or appended to the same pdf file )References Contact Information##
** Contact Information:
** Ross Vander Vorste rvandervorste##
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