Recruitment Number 5713 Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor - Science Education Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor Proposed Salary to be Offered Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100% Position Summary The Department of Biology in the College of Science and Health at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UWL) invites applications for an academic year, non-tenure track, Teaching Assistant Professor position in Science Education. Our new colleague will teach undergraduate lecture and/or lab sections in one or more biology courses, coordinate general biology lecture and laboratory sections, train and supervise graduate students serving as lab instructors, and teach a science methods course and supervise prospective middle school and high school teachers. We seek an engaging teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Under general supervision of the Biology department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising students, and supervising teacher candidates in their field and student teaching placements. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. Responsibilities are expected to include teaching undergraduate courses in the following areas: biology and science methods. In addition, there is an expectation for this individual to supervise teacher candidates in field and/or student teaching experiences and provide academic advising for science education teacher candidates. This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE) and the dean of SOE will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews. School of Education affiliated staff are expected to be engaged in scholarship, service activities and continuous learning to inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year. Staff in this position collaborate with the School of Education on advising and curricular-related issues. Position Type Faculty/Instructional Pay Basis Annual FLSA Exempt Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications * Master's degree completed or advanced doctoral student in biology education, biology, or a closely related natural science field. * Prior teaching experience at a post-secondary level is required. * Currently hold or previously held a teaching license in general science or are able to obtain teaching licenses in at least two of the following: earth science, chemistry, biology, physics. License(s) should be at the middle and/or high school level. * Minimum of 3 years of science education teaching experience in U.S. K-12 schools or the equivalent, teaching general science or at least two of the following: earth science, chemistry, biology, physics Preferred Qualifications * Doctorate degree preferred. * Teaching experience at both the middle and high school levels * Experience in multiple science content areas (earth science, chemistry, biology, physics) * Experience with the edTPA teacher performance assessment * Experience as a cooperating teacher and/or student teaching supervisor Physical Demands Reasonable Accommodations UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 608.785.8013. Working conditions and environment * Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year. * A vehicle and valid drivers license are required for field experience and student teaching supervision responsibilities. Miscellaneous Information Information about your Benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include: * paid vacation for 12-month positions. * excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. * paid holidays and sick days. * after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. * benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage. Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO). With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates. UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan. The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/ AA/EO Statement The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin La Crosse fulfills this by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. SOE Affiliation Yes Division/College College of Science and Health Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. The Biology Department at UWL values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We are seeking a colleague who will be a dedicated teacher and inspirational mentor for students with varied backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. Our department's achievements in teaching and undergraduate research have been recognized through a UW (University of Wisconsin) System Regents Teaching Excellence Award, as well as several national and state teaching awards to individuals. Our highly productive and collegial faculty and staff create an exceptional atmosphere for professional and personal achievement. This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE). The SOE focuses its programming on ensuring that all teacher candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions consistent with exemplary professional practice. Through partnerships with our regional school districts and outstanding veteran educators, the School of Education provides teacher candidates with high quality experiences in schools as a means to advance the teaching profession. SOE is committed to advancing UW-La Crosse's strategic planning goal, "Achieving Excellence through Diversity and Equity" by increasing the retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff; and ensuring that everyone-regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual identity, citizenship, first language, religion, ability and other identities-is included and welcomed on campus. Redbook Position Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information Posting Date 01/23/2025 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 02/23/2025 Close Date Special Instructions Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. 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. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact Name Anton Sanderfoot Position Contact Email [email protected]