Assistant Professor in Biology (Fall 2025)

Assistant Professor in Biology (Fall 2025)

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The Department of Biology invites full-time faculty candidates for tenure-track position of Assistant Professor within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering beginning August 2025. Full-time faculty at UIW are expected to teach four courses (12 credit hours) in the fall semester and four courses (12 credit hours) in the spring semester.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities.

Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include:

1. Prepare and deliver interactive introductory and advanced-level undergraduate biology courses consistent with the needs of the department. Needs include but are not limited to physiology, neuroscience, ecology, and bioinformatics.
2. Develop and teach at least one course in the area of expertise.
3. Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
4. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
5. Participate in curriculum development.
6. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
7. Advise and mentor undergraduate students of respective majors; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
8. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
9. Maintain active undergraduate and graduate research programs and publish in the field of expertise.
10. Actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines and the university's health professional schools to support the university mission.
11. Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
12. Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong background in the biology discipline;
• Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in undergraduate teaching and research in the area of expertise;
• Effective instructional delivery;
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to collaborative and cooperative instruction, advising, and mentoring a diverse population of underserved students including but not exclusive to first-generation college students, veterans, and racially and ethnically diverse students;
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology;
• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom;
• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related discipline.

Required Work Experience
Successful teaching experience in the field at the undergraduate level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.



Preferred Qualifications

• Priority will be given to candidates with two (2) or more years of teaching at the undergraduate level and post-doctoral experience in biological sciences, with a preference for physiology, neuroscience, or closely related fields.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations and evidence of teaching or service reflecting values of social justice and/or Catholic social teachings.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Typical for full-time faculty.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN902PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dr. Carlos Garcia, Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Salary: $70,000 -$71,000 Annualized
Open Date: 02/04/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/28003

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