Teaching Assistant Professor - Biology

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: La Crosse, WISCONSIN
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Position Information


Recruitment Number 5601
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor - Biology
Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Proposed Salary to be Offered $45,000
Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100%
Position Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Science and Health at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UWL) invites applications for an academic year, non-tenure track, Teaching Assistant Professor position in Science Education. Our new colleague will teach undergraduate lecture and/or lab sections in one or more biology courses, coordinate general biology lecture and laboratory sections, train and supervise graduate students serving as lab instructors, and teach a science methods course and supervise prospective middle school and high school teachers. We seek an engaging teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Under general supervision of the Biology department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising students, and supervising teacher candidates in their field and student teaching placements. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. Responsibilities are expected to include teaching undergraduate courses in the following areas: biology and science methods. In addition, there is an expectation for this individual to supervise teacher candidates in field and/or student teaching experiences and provide academic advising for science education teacher candidates.
This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE) and the dean of SOE will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews. School of Education affiliated staff are expected to be engaged in scholarship, service activities and continuous learning to inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year. Staff in this position collaborate with the School of Education on advising and curricular-related issues.
Position Type Faculty/Instructional
Pay Basis Academic
FLSA Exempt
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No
Required Qualifications
  • Hold a masters or doctorate degree in biology education, biology, or a closely related field.
  • Currently hold or previously held a teaching license in general science or teaching licenses in at least two of the following: earth science, chemistry, biology, physics. License(s) should be at the middle and/or high school level.
  • Minimum of 3 years of science education teaching experience in U.S. K-12 schools or the equivalent, teaching general science or at least two of the following: earth science, chemistry, biology, physics.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior teaching experience at a post-secondary level is preferred. This may include teaching AP science (or equivalent) courses.
  • Teaching experience at both the middle and high school levels
  • Experience in multiple science content areas (earth science, chemistry, biology, physics).
  • Experience with the edTPA teacher performance assessment.
  • Experience as a cooperating teacher and/or student teaching supervisor.
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
  • Office/ classroom setting
  • Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year.
  • A vehicle and valid drivers license are required for field experience and student teaching supervision responsibilities.
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
  • excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
  • paid holidays and sick days.
  • sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
  • after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
  • benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.


Learn more at: https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/fasl.pdf

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — “the mind and body.”
UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students. It is the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges list. And it is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best National Universities.
UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts. UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate. This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.5% of the 2022-23 first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
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SOE Affiliation No
Division/College College of Science and Health
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond.
The Biology Department at UWL values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We are seeking a colleague who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and inspirational mentor for students with varied backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. Our department’s achievements in teaching and undergraduate research have been recognized through a UW (University of Wisconsin) System Regents Teaching Excellence Award, as well as several national and state teaching awards to individuals. Additionally, the faculty members in our department have had strong success in obtaining external and internal funding to develop productive research programs that involve both undergraduate and graduate students. We work closely with other departments, as well as local and regional organizations, including the Mayo Clinic and Gundersen Health Systems and the USGS Upper Mississippi Environmental Sciences Center. Our highly productive and collegial faculty and staff create an exceptional atmosphere for professional and personal achievement. Our Prairie Springs Science Center, which opened in 2018 provides an excellent setting for collaborative research projects.

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