Assistant Professor of Biology

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This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Teaching load is 12 student credit hours per semester (24 student credit hours/year) and will include Anatomy and Physiology for students in Pre-nursing, Health Science and Wellness, Physical Education, and similar majors.  Additional courses in introductory and upper-level biology will be assigned based upon area(s) of interest, specialization, and department needs.  Other responsibilities include the development of a productive research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service.

Anticipated Start Date: 8/24/2026

**Full position description is available upon request. **

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Department:

The Department of Biology is part of the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry in the College of Letters and Sciences. The department is primarily housed in the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building and the Trainer Natural Resources Building on the UWSP main campus, but also includes facilities on the Wausau and Marshfield campuses. The department includes 20 full-time faculty representing a wide range of subdisciplines. Their primary mission is teaching to, and performing research with, undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology, or other terminal degree in biology or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the candidate chosen for the position must have completed all requirements for the doctorate by the beginning of the academic year following the initial employment year for consideration for retention and tenure.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability to teach lecture-lab courses in Anatomy and Physiology.
• Experience with or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.
• Experience with or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or demonstrated ability to teach introductory biology and/or upper-level undergraduate biology courses.
• Demonstrated potential for effective student-centered and inclusive teaching in biology at the undergraduate level, including a commitment to academic best practices.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability to curate collections of X-rays and models.
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in working with and/or maintaining human donor (cadaveric) specimens and human remains.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 1/5/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Contact information for three professional references
• Letters of recommendation upon request
• Unofficial/Official Transcripts 

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Dr. Krista Slemmons, Professor

Email: krista.slemmons@uwsp.edu

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.