Lecturer of Chemistry​/Biochemistry – School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry

Lecturer of Chemistry/Biochemistry – School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry (Continuous Recruitment)

Academic Staff

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Lecturer

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time or full-time lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

Lecturers are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

• 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

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 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 15 full-time faculty representing a wide range of subdisciplines. Their primary mission is teaching to, and performing research with, undergraduate students.

• Earned the minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, bio-chemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, in order to instruct introductory chemistry laboratory sections
• Earned the minimum of a master's degree in chemistry, bio-chemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, in order to instruct chemistry courses

• Earned doctorate in chemistry, bio-chemistry, 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:

This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (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.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Name:
Dr. Paul Whitaker, Assistant Dean, School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry

Email: pwhitake

Phone:

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

Phone:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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