Assistant Professor - Biology

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Professor - Biology
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: March 20, 2024
START DATE: August 26, 2024

Essential Job Functions

The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Biology. Candidates with expertise in conservation biology and applications to Geographic Information Systems are encouraged to apply.   

The successful applicant will contribute to a highly interdisciplinary academic unit that includes environmental scientists, biologists, chemists, physicists, and geoscientists. They will also be supporting the expansion of a newly created Collaborative Online M.S. Program in Biodiversity Conservation and Management.   

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay's mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• Teach asynchronous, online courses in the Biodiversity Conservation and Management M.S. program. Specific responsibilities will depend on candidate's area of expertise.   
• Teach upper and lower-level courses within undergraduate Biology and Environmental Science programs, including face-to-face, field, seminar, and lab options. Specific assignments include GIS-based courses.
• Average course load across all programs would be 21 contact hours per year.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay
• Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students, faculty. 
• Advise and mentor students. 
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank. 
• Perform institutional and community service. 
• Contribute to ongoing program development. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in biology, ecology, or closely related field, from an accredited institution.  ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate in biology, ecology, or closely related field, from an accredited institution is a necessary condition for contract renewal.  ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will be reinstated.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
• Expertise in Geographic Information Systems
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses
• Ability to teach online courses in UW-Green Bay's Biodiversity Conservation and Management graduate program
• Experience mentoring and training students to complete research activities
• Experience procuring extramural funds to support research and outreach activities
• Experience publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals

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 be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues. 

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is Green Bay Campus, and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc Campus.

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.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of 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 record. 

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 sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. 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 UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, 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. 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
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen,

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Assistant Professor - Biology"    
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
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STEP 3: Submit application materials:

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
• Names and contact information for three references 
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved (additional transcripts from other relevant educational achievements are encouraged)
• A statement describing the applicant's teaching experience and philosophy
• A statement describing the applicant's research interests

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Amy Ibuaka
Phone:  (920) 465-2104
Email:  ibuakaa@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

Please submit application materials by Sunday, April 28, 2024.