Associate Professor Microbiology Jobs in Wisconsin

The School of STEM at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor beginning September 2026. This tenure-track faculty position will involve teaching courses in Introductory Microbiology and upper-level electives in the candidate's area of expertise. Excellent teaching is paramount in the mission of UW Oshkosh and thus interest in teaching is vital for successful candidates. The successful candidate will also pursue an active research program involving undergraduate and MS students, and perform campus, community, and professional service. Submit a letter of application, CV, a teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research plans, list of 3 professional references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation (at least one from the candidate's current institution), and 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. At least one reference should come from the candidate's current institution. UW System requires a criminal background check for successful candidates.

A regional comprehensive university committed to the teacher/scholar model; the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is part of the robust Universities of Wisconsin system - one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country. UW Oshkosh proudly serves the northeast Fox valley region in Wisconsin with an annual on- and off-campus enrollment of nearly 10,000. 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. An emphasis in teaching excellence is the hallmark of all Universities of Wisconsin campuses. 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 non-traditional age, including many first-generation college students. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

UWO Biology is one of the largest units on campus and currently includes 11 faculty members and several instructional academic staff specializing in a variety of disciplines. For additional information, see the web page at: https://uwosh.edu/biology/ and the official job posting at the link above.

Perform campus, community and professional service

Pursue and active research program

Teach courses biology such as Introductory Microbiology and any relevant upper-level elective.

School of STEM

Starting at $60,000 and commensurate with experience

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field earned by the start date

• Demonstrated ability to teach the following course formats at the undergraduate and/or graduate level: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Evidence may include prior teaching experience, teaching evaluations, etc.

• Evidence of an active or emerging research program, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grant activity, documented research agenda, or similar, with the potential to involve undergraduate and/or graduate students

• At least one semester of teaching experience at the college or university level (as instructor or comparable role)

• Documented experience mentoring or advising undergraduate or graduate students on research projects, academic progress, professional development, or similar

• Evidence of ability to use a variety of teaching pedagogies

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Letter of application (i.e. cover letter)

• CV

• Teaching philosophy

• Brief statement of research plans

• List of 3 professional references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation (at least one from the candidate's current institution).

• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (official or copy)

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on January 11, 2026 are ensured full consideration.Applications received after that date may be given consideration. 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.
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