JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20760 JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, Chemistry Biology Building Supervisor: Jason D. Acchioli, Assistant Dean, School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry Position Summary This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau or Marshfield campuses, and of online or hybrid courses. Teaching load is 12 student credit hours per semester (24 student credit hours/year). The successful candidate will teach courses in general chemistry and biochemistry. Additional responsibilities include the development of a productive experimental research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service. Anticipated Appointment Date: August 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Sunday, May 12th, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Curriculum Vitae - Statement of teaching philosophy - Statement of research interests - Contact information for three professional references - Three letters of recommendation from three professional references (must be emailed directly by the letter writers to chemistry@uwsp.edu) - Unofficial/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Jim Lawrence, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: jlawrenc@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3699 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 20760: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications - Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field - Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education - Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research - Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population Preferred Qualifications - Postdoctoral experience in Biochemistry or a related field - Demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent, laboratory based, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students -Demonstrated potential for effective student-centered and inclusive teaching in biochemistry at the undergraduate level, including a commitment to academic best practices ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu