Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

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* Position Title:

** Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Science##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

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

** The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Superior invites applications for an Ecologist to fill an annually renewable Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Science position beginning August 2026. We seek a dedicated teacher–scholar who will provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in ecology and related courses, incorporate evidence-based teaching methods and research practice, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the Biology and Environmental Science programs.

The successful candidate will be committed to mentoring undergraduates, especially in senior-year research experiences, and to contributing to the university’s public liberal arts mission.##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
* Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
* May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
* Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
* Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
* Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
* Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
** Department:
** Natural Sciences Full-Time: 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, Academic (9-month) ongoing appointment, one vacancy
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* Job Responsibilities:

*** Teach Ecology for biology and environmental science majors, as well as upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of expertise.
* Teach introductory science courses for non-science majors as part of UW-Superior’s liberal arts foundation.
* Deliver courses in face-to-face and online formats.
* Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including supervision of research projects and internships.
* Contribute to the service mission of the department, university, and community through participation on committees and outreach activities.
** Other Duties:
*** Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Ecology, or closely related discipline by August 31, 2026.
* Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience as instructor of record or as graduate teaching assistant.
* Academic and/or professional research background in ecology.

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.
** Desirable

Qualifications:

*** PhD in Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline
* Experience in inclusive, student-centered teaching practices, including active learning.
* Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduates in research projects and internships, ideally integrating the candidate’s own research program.
* Experience developing and delivering online courses.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working across disciplines and with community partners.
** Compensation:
** Salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $60,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: .
** Starting Date:
** August 26, 2026
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