The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is looking for applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Biology with a specialty in Animal Physiology beginning fall semester 2023. Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral and teaching experience desirable. Responsibilities: Introductory Biology, Human Physiology, Animal Physiology, and upper-level Physiology elective in the candidate’s area of expertise; develop a research program in animal physiology; pursue extramural funding; supervise M.S. theses; advise majors. Submit a letter of application, brief statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, CV, electronic copies of a maximum of 3 publications, a list of 3 professional references, as well as official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. These documents can be uploaded via the “apply now” button associated with the posting for this position on the Careers at UWO webpage. (https://careers.uwosh.edu/cw/en-us/job/500261/assistant-professor-of-biology). At least one reference should come from the candidate’s current institution. UW System requires a criminal background check for successful candidates.
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a regional comprehensive university committed to the teacher-scholar model and is part of the robust University of Wisconsin system – one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country. UW Oshkosh is the third largest university in Wisconsin with an annual on- and off-campus enrollment of nearly 14,000 students spanning three campuses in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Menasha. UWO proudly serves the northeastern Fox Valley region, the state’s third most populous metropolitan area, comprised of a number of mid-sized cities along the Fox River. The Fox Valley offers a nice combination of amenities and relatively low cost of living and is within driving distance of Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education and a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue professional, occupational, and advanced academic degrees. Our students are a mix of traditional and nontraditional age, including many first-generation students. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and values diversity. The Biology Department is one of the largest on campus and manages two AAALAC-accredited animal care facilities. The Department includes over 20 faculty members and several instructional academic staff specialized in a variety of disciplines. For additional information, see the departmental web page at: https://uwosh.edu/biology/ and the official job posting at the link above. Applications must be received by October 7, 2022, for full consideration.
