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Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Biology (Microbiology)

Universities of Wisconsin · Green Bay, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The load is 27 credits, about nine courses a year. How do you manage that load while keeping quality high?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the heavy teaching load and have realistic habits to sustain it.

The posting talks about inclusive teaching. What do you actually do in your courses to make that real?

What they are checking: Whether they can name specific teaching practices rather than general statements of value.

Tell us about a time you redesigned a course or lab that was not working.

What they are checking: Whether they use evidence to improve teaching rather than repeating what was handed to them.

How would you work in an interdisciplinary unit like Human Biology?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate across fields within a program that is interdisciplinary by design.

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A student contaminates cultures repeatedly and gets frustrated. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach lab technique patiently and turn mistakes into learning.

How do you advise students preparing for health professional schools?

What they are checking: Whether they can support a program with a strong history of preparing students for health careers.

A student challenges evolution or vaccine science in class. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach the evidence clearly while keeping a respectful classroom.

About the work

Walk us through how you run a microbiology lab with aseptic technique and biosafety in mind.

What they are checking: Whether they can run a safe microbiology lab and teach proper technique to novices.

How would you teach antibiotic resistance to students heading into nursing and other health professions?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect microbiology to clinical practice for pre-health students.

Could you teach Immunology, Mycology or Parasitology? How would you approach one of them?

What they are checking: Whether their range covers other courses in the Human Biology program.

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Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. 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 Human Biology program is seeking applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Microbiology. The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is interdisciplinary in nature and has a strong history of preparing students for careers in health professions. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. 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. • Additional teaching assignments could include introductory and upper-level courses (e.g., Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology) in Human Biology. • Service responsibilities include advising students and contributing to departmental and institutional development Start Date: January 7, 2027 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 a full-time, academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. 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. 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: 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, August 30, 2026. Contact Information: If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Amy Ibuaka Phone: (920) 465-2104 Email: ibuakaa@uwgb.edu The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. Benefit Details The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. • UW System Employee Benefits Brochure • Total Compensation Estimator Employee Misconduct All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. Confidentiality Statement The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7) . Annual Security Report For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our  Campus and Community  section. For Campus Safety information see our  University Police website  and our  Annual Security Report  (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 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.

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