Assistant Professor - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12 months

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting 8/23/2027. We seek candidates with microbiology expertise to join a community devoted to student success and scholarly excellence.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and maintaining an active program of scholarship. Qualifications include a Doctorate in Microbiology or related field by the end of the first academic year, plus

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Microbiology or related field (by end of first academic year).
• Evidence of effective instruction ability.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned.
• Advise students and provide mentoring as appropriate.
• Maintain currency in the content area and assess student outcomes.
• Provide regular and substantive feedback on student work and maintain records.
• Hold office hours and engage in service to department, college, and university.
• Pursue an active program of scholarship and engage in collaboration with undergrad/MS students.

Skills

Doctorate degree

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Job description

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Position Title

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in microbiology. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. 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, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, bringing together diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationally recognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education that prepares students for leadership in science, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs ScienceCenter and the Health Science Center, which support innovative teaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes that connect scholarship with real-world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships -- including ties with the Mayo ClinicHealth System -- and potential start-up support, CSH provides new faculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellence and student success.

Department

Microbiology

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Microbiology discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in pathogenic bacteriology
• Demonstrated experience in teaching
• Postdoctoral training
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a researchprogram involving undergraduate and M.S. students, as evidenced by mentoring student research projects, co-authoring scholarly work with students, and/or securing research funding.

Contact Information

Daniel Bretl [e-mail]

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financialpackage from the university.

Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• 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.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. Thisinformation is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefitsare also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

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.