DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Part-time Lecturer
Position:
Half-time Lecturer position, Department of Biology (Fall 2008 Semester, 50% time)

Qualifications:
A master's degree or higher in biology or closely related field completed by August 1, 2008, broad training in biology, a demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations, demonstrable skills in oral and written communications and in computer applications, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education required. Teaching experience at least as a graduate teaching assistant or lecturer preferred.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to teach undergraduate biology courses. Specific responsibilities will include evening sections of Biol 1150 General Biology Lecture and Labs and other courses based on department need.

Background Check:
Employment will require a criminal background check.

Date of Appointment:
Appointment begins August 20, 2008.

Application:
Send 1) a letter of application addressing all qualifications, 2) a cv/resume, 3) graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable with official transcripts required of all finalists) and 4) list of references. Review of applications will begin 5/8 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply to:
Dr. Wayne Weber, Department of Biology, UW -Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818; Phone: (608) 342-1611; Email: weberwa@uwplatt.edu.
Biology at UWP:
The Biology Department, in the College of Business, Industry, Life Sciences and Agriculture, has eight full-time tenure/tenure track positions and regularly employs an additional 4 teaching academic staff. The department offers an undergraduate degree in biology with emphases in biohealth/physiology, botany, cytotechnology, ecology, molecular/genetics, secondary education, and zoology. The Department emphasizes experiential learning and has up-to-date, well-equipped labs and class rooms in Boebel Hall. More information is available at: http://www.uwplatt.edu/biology.

UW-Platteville:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of agriculture, criminal justice, education, engineering, and technology management. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. http://www.uwplatt.edu

Platteville:
Platteville is a friendly, progressive community of 10,000 set in the beautiful rolling landscape of Southwest Wisconsin. It offers an excellent school system, high quality municipal and medical facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a vibrant business/industrial community. More information is available athttp://www.ci.platteville.wi.us/.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.