"Assistant Teaching Professor - Human Physiology and Neurobiology"

Assistant Teaching Professor - Human Physiology and Neurobiology

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Human Biology Department at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay is seeking applicants for a 9-month non-tenure-track position with primary responsibility in teaching undergraduate courses. The position will be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank. Qualified candidates will have expertise in Human Physiology, or related areas. Applicants with experience teaching first-year students are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is interdisciplinary in nature and has a strong history of preparing students for careers in health professions.

The faculty in Human Biology are engaged in all aspects of student success including students in scholarly activities, advising students, supervising research projects, developing curriculum, interdisciplinary research, serving at all levels of the university, participating in community outreach, and other activities.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching a course load of 27 contact hours per academic year
• Primary teaching responsibility will be to teach upper-level Human Physiology lecture and lab, and lower-level Introduction to Human Biology. Opportunities to create and teach other courses in area of expertise may be explored (for example, Neurobiology, motor learning and performance, etc.).
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay
• Service responsibilities include advising students and contributing to departmental and institutional development

Department: Human Biology

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree (or higher) in Human Physiology or related field by the beginning date of appointment
• The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, commitment to undergraduate education, and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of college teaching experience
• Doctorate in Human Physiology or related field

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Manitowoc or Sheboygan Campus, based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time, academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the 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.

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.

How to Apply:

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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
• Statement of teaching interests and experience

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday February 1, 2026.