Assistant Professor of Instruction, Microbiology

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology seeks applications for a two-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction position, starting in August 2025. The Department seeks a dynamic and dedicated educator to join the team and contribute to teaching Principles of Microbiology, General Microbiology and Introductory Biology for general education and Biology Majors. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in preparing microbiology lab materials and will participate in departmental activities. The standard teaching load in the Department is 12 total classroom/prep/lab contact hours per week. For more information on the Department of Biology visit chas.uni.edu/biology.
 
Required Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in microbiology or a closely related field; proven ability to teach lectures and labs in microbiology, introductory biology and non-majors biology; and competence in preparing lab supplies and managing laboratory equipment required. Prior teaching experience in courses relevant to this position at the university level and research experience in microbiology or related fields preferred.
 
For more information, please contact Marek Sliwinski, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-5467 or e-mail at marek.k.sliwinski@uni.edu. Applications received by 10/25/2024 will receive full consideration. Pre-employment background checks required. Curriculum Vita; statement of teaching philosophy; and cover letter addressing qualification required when applying.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.