Lecturer/Lab Manager - Biology - 19428
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ATTENTION:
The Department of Biology in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks applications for a full-time split position with a 50% appointment as an Instructional Academic Staff and a 50% appointment as the department’s laboratory manager.
JOB DETAILS:
The Instructional Academic Staff position will serve as a lecturer and lab instructor as well as lab coordinator for our non-majors Biology 120 (Biological Foundations) course. The position will also support the introductory labs (Biology 141 & 142), and depending on the background of the applicant, other biology-related courses. In the lab manager position, the applicant would be responsible for the organization, record keeping, and preparation and set-up for several non-majors, as well as monitoring student workers, maintaining lab-related supplies, supervising general lab maintenance and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a biological science
Desired Qualifications:
- Teaching experience at the university level.
- Lab management related skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Academic Staff position (50%, 20 hours a week)
Responsibilities:
Be present for approx. 7-8 hours of course time a week, 5 hours of in-person availability to students (office hours), with the remaining time spent on grading and course preparation. This position is based on a 9-month contract.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to engage and encourage students and interact with a variety of students from diverse backgrounds.
- A background sufficient for teaching the content of introductory biology, as well as strong teaching skills, are expected.
- A familiarity with learning management systems, such as Canvas, D2L or Blackboard is desirable.
Lab Manager Position (50%, 20 hours a week):
Responsibilities:
Organize, implement, coordinate, and maintain the lab components of a biology department. Duties include maintaining the teaching and shared labs (in conjunction with the faculty), periodic lab set-up for certain courses, hiring, training, and supervising student workers, and ordering lab-related supplies in conjunction with our Departmental Assistant. The position also oversees the supervision of shared equipment maintenance, as well as some light cleaning and periodic inspection of this equipment. The lab manager is responsible for coordinating and performing duties that promote lab safety, including assistance with the removal of hazardous wastes. This position is based on a 12-month contract.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work with students and faculty in Biology as well as related departments such as Chemistry.
- Ability to maintain inventories and keep records.
- Strong communication and teaching skills.
- A background in lab work or experience in a research or teaching lab is desirable.
- This position requires that the individual be present on campus when faculty and students are present.
- This position will need to communicate and collaborate with the Chemistry lab manager, as well as the campus safety officer and facilities and maintenance personnel.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. 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 sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $45,000 – $50,000
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by April 7th, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Amber Kammeraad
262-472-1092
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 19428.
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