Department of Biology
Tenure Track
Assistant Professor
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. Year around arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible. Various natural and semi-natural areas are accessible on or near campus. UW-RF's 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued. Information about the department and the campus is available at: http://www.uwrf.edu/.
The Position
The Biology Department seeks to fill an Assistant Professor position to support the Biomedical Sciences option in the Biology major. We are particularly interested in applicants whose teaching and research incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, including cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and/or functional genomics, to address questions in developmental biology or other areas related to the biomedical sciences . The successful candidate will teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses, including General Biology and some combination of other courses in the major based on interest and experience. They also will be expected to 1) advise biology majors and assist them in finding internships and other opportunities, 2) maintain an active research program involving undergraduates and seek funding to support these activities, and 3) be involved in departmental, college, and university committees as well as community service where academic expertise can be shared. The position is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience. The normal teaching load is 12 credits which commonly translate into 2-3 courses with labs per semester.
Qualifications (Required)
- Ph.D. in Biology or related area at the time of application.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college level and evidence of active involvement in research e.g. publications, grants, etc. may be considered an asset.
- Post-doctoral or comparable experience may be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
To Apply:
Please send your application via email attachment as a single pdf file that contains the following sections in the following sequence. Please begin each section on a new page. Sections are: 1) a letter of interest specifying your qualifications, experiences, philosophy, and interests in teaching, 2) a statement specifying your qualifications, experiences, and interests in research, 3) a separate statement addressing your ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, 4) your curriculum vitae, 5) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching and research abilities, experience, and professional preparation, and 6) legible scans of unofficial transcript/s (official copies will be required if hired).
Inquiries and applications should be emailed to:
Timothy Lyden, Search Committee Chair
timothy.lyden@uwrf.edu
Department of Biology
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
410 South 3rd Street
River Falls, WI 54022
http://www.uwrf.edu/biology/
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Deadline to Apply:
Application review will begin on January 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
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