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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

 The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Superior invites applications for an Ecologist to fill an annually renewable Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Science position beginning August 2026. We seek a dedicated teacher–scholar who will provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in ecology and related courses, incorporate evidence-based teaching methods and research practice, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the Biology and Environmental Science programs. The successful candidate will be committed to mentoring undergraduates, especially in senior-year research experiences, and to contributing to the university’s public liberal arts mission. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

Department: Natural Sciences

Full-Time: 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, Academic (9-month) ongoing appointment, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach Ecology for biology and environmental science majors, as well as upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. 

• Teach introductory science courses for non-science majors as part of UW-Superior’s liberal arts foundation. 

• Deliver courses in face-to-face and online formats. 

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including supervision of research projects and internships. 

• Contribute to the service mission of the department, university, and community through participation on committees and outreach activities.  

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Ecology, or closely related discipline by August 31, 2026. 

• Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience as instructor of record or as graduate teaching assistant. 

• Academic and/or professional research background in ecology.  

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline 

• Experience in inclusive, student-centered teaching practices, including active learning.  

• Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduates in research projects and internships, ideally integrating the candidate’s own research program. 

• Experience developing and delivering online courses. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working across disciplines and with community partners.

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $60,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Starting Date: August 26, 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Sandy Orr at sorr@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on January 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1.) Cover Letter (1-2 page maximum) addressing the required and desirable qualifications listed in the position description

2.) CV/Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 page maximum)

5.) Statement of candidate’s research interests and activities, particularly as they pertain to involving undergraduates (1-2 page maximum)

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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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.