Instructor of Biology and Microbiology needed for Fall 2008
UW-Marathon County, Wausau

Part-time instructor needed to teach one laboratory section of BAC 101, “General Survey of Microbiology,” one laboratory section of BIO 109, “Concepts of Biology,” and one section of BIO 099, “Basic Biology Tutorial.” This position will require 10.8 hours per week of in-class time, plus appropriate office hours.

BAC 101 is a survey of microorganisms and their activities, with emphases on structure, taxonomy, function, ecology, nutrition, physiology, pathology and genetics. The laboratory is an introduction to standard techniques and procedures in general microbiology, and meets for two hours twice a week. All laboratory and course materials will be prepared by the primary instructor of the course.

BIO 109 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of living organisms, including cell and tissue structure, growth, basic physiological processes, reproduction and inheritance, classification, evolution, and ecology, and laboratory sessions cover most of these topics. The BIO 109 lab section meets for two hours twice a week, and all laboratory and course materials will be prepared by the primary instructor of the course.

The BIO 099 tutorial meets for two hours per week. The tutorial is intended to provide supplemental instruction to promote the success of at-risk students enrolled in BIO 109. The tutorial instructor is expected to be knowledgeable about BIO 109 lecture and laboratory topics.

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or a related field is required, but a Master’s Degree and teaching experience are preferred.

Submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, and names and phone numbers of three references no later than May 16. Send electronic applications (preferred) to charlene.schmidt@uwc.edu , or mail paper applications to Charlene Schmidt, 518 South Seventh Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401. If you require additional information about this position, contact Dr. Paul Whitaker at paul.whitaker@uwc.edu  or 715-261-6284.