Assistant Teaching Professor - Biology Anatomy & Physiology

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with low co-pays

Paid vacation

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology Anatomy & Physiology. The role involves curriculum design, classroom facilitation, and advising students.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree and teaching capabilities in anatomy and physiology. The appointment is for a fixed term, potentially starting in January or August 2026.

Benefits include competitive health insurance, paid vacation, and a promise of inclusion in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the position.
• Ability to teach and supervise anatomy and physiology courses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and implement teaching strategies.
• Design curriculum and create instructional materials.
• Facilitate classroom, online, and laboratory instruction.

Skills

Teaching anatomy and physiology

Curriculum development

Collaborative teaching strategies

Education

Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor – Biology Anatomy & Physiology

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL)

Terminal (Fixed Term) academic‑staff appointment for one academic year. Position may begin January 2026 or August 2026.

Contact Information

Christine Schwartz, [e-mail]

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to develop and implement teaching strategies.
• Design curriculum and create instructional materials.
• Contribute to scholarly teaching work through publications and presentations.
• Support curriculum development and academic content strategy.
• Advise students on academic and career goals.
• Facilitate classroom, online, and laboratory instruction, including assessment.
• Possibly supervise student employees involved in instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach anatomy and physiology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD.
• Prior university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching anatomy and physiology.

Application Deadline

Review starts October 31, 2025. Applications received before this date are prioritized; review will continue until position(s) are filled.

Benefits

• Additional benefits add over 40% to the base salary.
• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Health insurance with low co‑pays.
• Paid holidays and sick days; after 5 years vested in retirement system.
• Competitive benefits comparable to local industry and state levels.

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.