University of Wisconsin Stevens Point: Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Biology position. This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester (24 credits/year) and will include courses in introductory biology and human anatomy, as well as upper-level courses that support degree requirements in various pre-professional health programs.

There is also the possibility of teaching other courses based upon area(s) of interest, specialization, and department needs. Additional responsibilities include the development of a productive research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service.

The Department of Biology is part of the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry in the College of Letters and Sciences. The department is primarily housed in the Chemistry Biology Building and the Trainer Natural Resources 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.

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Anticipated Appointment Date
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Fall semester, August 2025 (preferred), or Spring semester, January 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but in all cases the candidate chosen for the position must have completed all requirements for the doctorate by the beginning of the academic year following the initial employment year, for consideration for retention and tenure.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated ability to teach lecture-lab courses in anatomy.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience teaching introductory biology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, cellular biology, molecular biology, or other undergraduate biology courses.
• Experience team-teaching courses with multiple lab sections and a shared lecture.
• Research experience involving undergraduate students.
• Research experience involving molecular techniques.
• Experience maintaining and curating biological collections (comparative, anatomical, etc.).

Interested candidates should apply online at
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Applications received by Thursday May 1, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Applications must include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Contact information for three professional references

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

For additional information regarding the position, please email: Dr. Lindsay Dresang, Chair, Search and Screen Committee.