"Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology)"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology)

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology) to join an interdisciplinary academic unit known for preparing students for impactful careers in the health professions. We seek a dedicated educator who is excited to support UW–Green Bay’s mission to transform lives and communities through learning and to contribute meaningfully to the University’s strategic priorities, including student success, community engagement, and workforce development. The ideal candidate will exemplify our core values—Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, Express Gratitude, and the unifying belief that Together, We Rise—while creating an inclusive learning environment where students of all backgrounds can thrive.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching a course load of 27 credits (~9 courses) per academic year in Microbiology with opportunities to teach other courses in the Human Biology program.
• Service responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and contributing to departmental and institutional development.
• Additional teaching assignments could include introductory and upper-level lecture and laboratory courses (e.g., Medical Microbiology, Medical Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology). in Human Biology.

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Department: Human Biology

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree (or higher) in Microbiology or related field (e.g., Immunology, Parasitology, Medical Mycology) by the beginning date of appointment is required
• 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 is preferred
• PhD in Microbiology is preferred

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 Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for retention and promotion. 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. In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed.

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: Please go to the full job posting at: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives/job/Green-Bay-WI/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Human-Biology--Microbiology-_JR10008523. Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. 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, March 29, 2026.