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

Part-time instructor needed to teach two laboratory sections of ZOO 101, “Animal Biology,” and a section of ZOO 099, “Basic Zoology Tutorial.” This position will require 10.8 hours per week of in-class time, plus appropriate office hours.

ZOO 101 emphasizes general biological principles, including structure and function of cells,
histology, embryology, heredity, ecology and evolution, a survey of the animal kingdom, and structure and function of the vertebrate body, and most of these topics are covered in the laboratory. The laboratory section meets for two hours twice a week. All laboratory and course materials will be prepared by the primary instructor of the course.

The ZOO 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 ZOO 101. The tutorial is intended to provide supplemental instruction to promote the success of at-risk students enrolled in ZOO 101. The tutorial instructor is expected to be knowledgeable about ZOO 101 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. 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.