Assistant Professor of Biology, Health Sciences

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Position Summary:

The Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology in health sciences. This is a full-time 9-month position beginning in August of 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a background in anatomy or physiology with laboratory experience and the ability to teach courses such as Human Anatomy & Physiology Human Gross Anatomy or other advanced biology courses. We seek a candidate who is highly motivated collegial and passionate about undergraduate education with a commitment to mentoring and fostering student success.

The Universities of Wisconsin has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing courses (e.g. Human Anatomy & Physiology Human Gross Anatomy Unity of Life) and the capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise. The typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

• Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.

• Additional responsibilities include serving as student academic advisor providing career advising/mentorship to pre-healthcare students actively participating in research/scholarship/professional activities engaging in service to the department college university profession and public.

• Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree (PhD MD DO DC DPT etc.) in anatomy or physiology biology or closely related field. An ABD (all but dissertation) if hired will be contractually obligated to have earned their degree by January 1 2027.

• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Biology including Anatomy & Physiology.

• A minimum of two semesters teaching undergraduates completed during or following graduate studies

• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why Its Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville founded in 1866 offers associate baccalaureate and masters degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science technology engineering and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsins largest community which has a rich history rooted in mining particularly lead mining dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems high-quality medical and hospital facilities outstanding recreational opportunities and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.

The Department of Biology in the College of Business Industry Life Sciences and Agriculture have 12 full-time tenure-track positions and regularly employ an additional 2 instructional academic staff and 3 support staff. The undergraduate program offers a BS in Biology with several emphases (botany comprehensive ecology general health sciences molecular/genetics nursing secondary education and zoology). We emphasize experiential learning and have up-to-date well-equipped labs and classrooms in recently renovated Boebel Hall. With around 310 students the Biology major is the third largest on-campus major.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by November 24 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing your educational and professional preparation related to qualifications and the nature of the position.

• A current resume/vita which may also note any contributions to scholarly (e.g. journal publication conference presentation) or practitioner audiences (e.g. trade publications presentations or service to professional associations).

• Contact information (name telephone number and email address) for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted until the final stages of the search and only with the candidates foreknowledge.

• A separate summary of your teaching philosophy and experience including information on how you will provide a learning environment for all students (1 page maximum).

For questions regarding this position please contact Dr. Jeff Huebschman

Legal Notices and Important Information:

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

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women racial minorities persons with disabilities disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination an environment that fosters mutual respect recognizes the dignity and worth of all people and promotes to the fullest equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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