Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

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* Position Title:

** Assistant, Associate, Full Professor##
** Job Category:
** Faculty##
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* Employment Type:

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

** The School of STEM at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor beginning September 2026. This tenure-track faculty position will involve teaching courses in Introductory Microbiology and upper-level electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. Excellent teaching is paramount in the mission of UW Oshkosh and thus interest in teaching is vital for successful candidates.

The successful candidate will also pursue an active research program involving undergraduate and MS students, and perform campus, community, and professional service. Submit a letter of application, CV, a teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research plans, list of 3 professional references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation (at least one from the candidate’s current institution), and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

These documents can be uploaded via the “apply now” button associated with the posting for this position on the Careers at UWO webpage.  At least one reference should come from the candidate’s current institution. UW System requires a criminal background check for successful candidates.

A regional comprehensive university committed to the teacher/scholar model; the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is part of the robust Universities of Wisconsin system - one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country. UW Oshkosh proudly serves the northeast Fox valley region in Wisconsin with an annual on- and off-campus enrollment of nearly 10,000. The Fox Valley offers a nice combination of amenities and relatively low cost of living and is within driving distance of Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis-St.

Paul. An emphasis in teaching excellence is the hallmark of all Universities of Wisconsin campuses. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education and a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue professional, occupational, and advanced academic degrees. Our students are a mix of traditional and non-traditional age, including many first-generation college students. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

UWO Biology is one of the largest units on campus and currently includes 11 faculty members and several instructional academic staff specializing in a variety of disciplines. For additional information, see the web page at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the official job posting at the link above.##
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Job Responsibilities:

** Teach courses biology such as Introductory Microbiology and any relevant upper-level elective.

Pursue and active research program

Perform campus, community and professional service##
** Department:
** School of STEM##
** Compensation:
** Starting at $60,000 and commensurate with experience##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field earned by the start date
* Demonstrated ability to teach the following course formats at the undergraduate and/or graduate level: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Evidence may include prior teaching experience, teaching evaluations, etc.
* Evidence of an active or emerging research program, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grant activity, documented research agenda, or similar, with the potential to involve undergraduate and/or graduate students##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** At least one semester of teaching experience at the college or university level (as instructor or comparable role)
* Documented experience mentoring or advising undergraduate or graduate students on research projects, academic progress, professional development, or similar
* Evidence of ability to use a variety of teaching pedagogies##
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* How to Apply:

** Applicants must submit the following…