Biology Lecturer at UW-Eau Claire Barron County
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire·Eau Claire, WI
- Type
- Full-time
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Position Title:
Biology Lecturer at UW-Eau Claire
Barron County
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment
Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job
Duties:
POSITION:
The Rice Lake campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is looking to hire
a Lecturer (rank to be determined by experience) to teach the 2026/2027 academic year. Contingent on enrollment and performance, this
contract may be renewed. The ideal candidate will have multidisciplinary expertise and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate
teaching.
Candidates must have the ability to teach introductory Biology classes along with Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
Instructors at the UWEC-Barron County campus are also expected to teach in the Launch program, where promising but at-risk students are
taught as a cohort in small classes. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach additional non-majors' courses in their area of
interest.
This appointment begins August 17, 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Science in
Biology by August 17, 2026 is required. Candidates must have the ability to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II lecture and
laboratory. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of passion for and excellence in teaching undergraduates at the beginning of
their college careers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of undergraduate teaching.
DUTIES: The
successful candidate will teach 15 hours/semester. There is an expectation that the candidate will teach at least one course for the Launch
program per academic year.
DEPARTMENT: The Barron County campus is the newest addition to the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire and houses a multidisciplinary academic department. The successful candidate will have an official administrative home
at the Barron County campus with concurrent membership in the Eau Claire campus Department of Biology.
COMMUNITY:
The Barron County campus, located in Rice Lake, lies in the heart of beautiful Northwest Wisconsin, one hour north of the Eau Claire
campus. Rice Lake has a population of just under 10,000 people and represents the commercial and cultural center for Barron County. Rice
Lake and the surrounding countryside feature scenic rivers, lakes, parks, and bike trails.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are submitted electronically.
Please follow instructions found on the following website: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives Job ID #1000XXX. If there are limits to the number
of file uploads, combine materials into fewer files. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Letter of
application - Curriculum vita
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and
contact information for three references
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be
received by June 1, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact
additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check.
Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual
harassment.
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. §. 19.36(7).
Key
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including
assessment of student performance
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of
instruction
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and
expectations
Compensation:
Required
Qualifications:
Preferred
Qualifications:
Education:
How to
Apply:
Contact Information:
Special
Notes:
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000
students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a
leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and
professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability,
leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
The City of
Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately
100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant
arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate
time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions
regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin 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. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for
learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and
staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire
Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.
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.