Pool Lecturer - Microbiology

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The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge.

The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond.

Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high‑achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.

Under general supervision of the department chair, the person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Teaching involves preparing for and holding classes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online), maintaining currency in the content area, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. Workload may also include advising students and providing other service to the department.

Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. Under general supervision of the Microbiology Department chair, the instructor teaches introductory microbiology laboratory or lecture, pathogenic bacteriology lecture or laboratory, and/or Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) courses, evaluates students’ work, maintains records, and holds office hours.

M.S. or Ph.D. in microbiology or a closely related field [except in rare circumstances where post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure or a baccalaureate plus experience can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position]. All persons hired for Academic Instruction will be required to submit official copies of their transcripts to Human Resources upon hire.

None specified.

Academic (9 Mo)

At the time of application, for your Reference Contact Information document, please include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least 3 professional references. All persons hired for Academic Instruction will be required to submit official copies of their transcripts to Human Resources upon hire.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608‑785‑8013.

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All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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