Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology)

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The University of WisconsinGreen Bay invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology) to join an interdisciplinary academic unit known for preparing students for impactful careers in the health professions. We seek a dedicated educator who is excited to support UWGreen Bays mission to transform lives and communities through learning and to contribute meaningfully to the Universitys strategic priorities including student success community engagement and workforce development. The ideal candidate will exemplify our core valuesAdvance Fearlessly Empower Success Provision Access Build Community Express Gratitude and the unifying belief that Together We Risewhile creating an inclusive learning environment where students of all backgrounds can thrive.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Service responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and contributing to departmental and institutional development.

• Additional teaching assignments could include introductory and upper-level lecture and laboratory courses (e.g. Medical Microbiology Medical Mycology Parasitology Immunology). in Human Biology.

• Teaching a course load of 27 credits (9 courses) per academic year in Microbiology with opportunities to teach other courses in the Human Biology program.

Start Date:

August 24 2026

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Human Biology

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Masters degree (or higher) in Microbiology or related field (e.g. Immunology Parasitology Medical Mycology) by the beginning date of appointment is required

• The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching commitment to undergraduate education and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of college teaching experience is preferred

• PhD in Microbiology is preferred

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this positionis Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs.

Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. A pre-employment education check which includes but is not limited to the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction addition if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of teaching interests and experience

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration please submit application materials by Sunday March 29 2026.

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The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition the successful candidate will have strong oral written interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated integrity and strong leadership and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity promoting environmental sustainability encouraging engaged citizenship and serving as an intellectual cultural and economic resource.

Benefit Details

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions this includes several health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental vision several life insurance options AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement

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

Annual Security Report

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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.