Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, with a start date of August 24, 2026. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau or Marshfield campuses, and of online or hybrid courses. Teaching load is 12 student credit hours per semester (24 student credit hours/year). The successful candidate will teach courses in general chemistry and biochemistry. Additional responsibilities include the development of a productive experimental research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and department, school, college, and university-level service. Full position description is available upon request. Department The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is part of the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry in the College of Letters and Science. The department is housed in the Haeni Chemistry Biology Building on the UWSP main campus and includes facilities on the Wausau and Marshfield campuses. The department includes 16 full-time faculty representing a wide range of subdisciplines. Their primary mission is teaching to, and performing research with, undergraduate students. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field. Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research. Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population. Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral experience in Biochemistry or a related field. Demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent, laboratory based, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students. Demonstrated potential for effective student-centered and inclusive teaching in biochemistry at the undergraduate level, including a commitment to academic best practices. Ability to engage in teaching and research that complement the department’s existing strengths and advance its strategic goals. How to Apply TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 1/5/2026 are ensured full consideration. 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. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of research interests Contact information for three professional references Letters of recommendation from three professional references (must be emailed directly by the letter writers to chemistry@uwsp.edu) Unofficial transcripts Official transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. Contact Information Name: Dr. Amanda Jonsson, Associate Professor Email: ajonsson@uwsp.edu If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references, one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references, two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr