Biology: Lecturer in Biological Inquiry

POSITION: A full-time, instructional academic staff position is available in the Department of Biology with an emphasis in Biological Inquiry for the 2023-2024 academic year beginning January 29, 2024.  The official title is in the Lecturer title series.  This is a one-year appointment with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS: At minimum, a Masters degree is required from an accredited institution. A degree in an area of human biology is preferred and demonstrated evidence of successfully teaching courses at the collegiate level is required. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness is an asset.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will contribute to our curriculum by teaching BIOL 223, Foundations of Biological Inquiry. This is the last class in a 3-course core sequence for Biology majors.  The teaching commitment is approximately 9 contact hours per week. Opportunities also exist to engage in service to the Department, College, University and/or community. Salary and rank will be commensurate with teaching experience.

THE UNIT: The Department of Biology currently has 15 faculty, 3 instructors, a lab manager, a greenhouse/animal care manager, and approximately 600 Biology majors including 100 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology majors. Department members are dedicated to teaching and are actively involved in research with undergraduates as demonstrated by co-authored presentations and publications. The Department is affiliated with the Institute for Health Sciences on campus, which is a consortium of academic departments and programs that support the advancement and visibility of the pre-professional and professional health science programs.

Departmental facilities include a variety of teaching and research laboratories, standard cell and molecular instrumentation, equipment and facilities for cell culture, gel and blot documentation systems, a real-time PCR system, and shared access to conventional and confocal fluorescence microscopes and transmission and scanning electron microscopes. In addition, we have three greenhouses and an animal care facility. Research is supported by both external and internal grants, and we participate in the Ronald McNair Post- baccalaureate Achievement Program. Internal funds are also available to support faculty and student travel to professional meetings.

To learn more about the Department of Biology, visit: www.uwec.ly/biology .

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Biology: Lecturer in Biology Inquiry position (Job ID # 20108) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: bryantwm@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2023.  However, screening may continue until position is filled.

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UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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 Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).