The College of Science and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for a full-time lecturer position to teach courses in Human Biology and Biology.
Candidates with expertise in Comparative Anatomy, Comparative Physiology, Human Anatomy, and Physiology are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, February 5, 2018.
The Department of Humanistic Studies and the Spanish and Latin American Studies program of the University
of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in
Spanish for the 2018-2019 academic year with the possibility of conversion to tenure track. This
interdisciplinary department is open to multiple disciplinary and theoretical approaches. In addition to teaching
all levels of Spanish language courses and a wide range of upper-division courses, the ideal candidate will
help develop new courses in both the traditional and online formats.
Candidates with a focus on Mexican literature and/or culture of the 20th/21st centuries, as well as research in
a secondary field, in one of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: border studies, urban and
immigration studies, or environmental studies.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, January 15, 2018.
Name: Karen Dalke
Position at UWGB: Senior Lecturer
Summary of what you do: Teach classes in anthropology, sociology, public and environmental affairs along with human-animal research focusing on mustangs of the American West.
How long have you been employed: Since 2004
Brief history of employment with UWGB: Started as an ad-hoc, had a year as an instructor, then became a lecturer and then promoted to Senior Lecturer
Three words that describe you: Organized, hard-working, creative
Personal interests: Non-human animals, jogging, and travel
Any favorite line from a movie?
“Let’s be independent together” (Rudolph)
Are you messy or organized?
Organized
Best vacation you’ve been to?
South Africa
Describe what you were like at age 10.
Introverted and loved reading books.
Do you have a favorite quote?
The earth would be nothing without the people, but the man would be nothing without the horse. “Author Unknown.
Favorite travel spot?
Anywhere with a preference for France.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you?
It doesn’t matter as it would be pretty short.
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Dalai Lama
If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
TOAST
If you were an animal what would you be?
Wild dog
If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it?
It Ain’t Been Easy
If you were to write a self-help book, what would the topic be?
Resilience
If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save?
My passport
Least favorite Food?
Coconut
Motto or personal mantra?
I’m just peachy!
Top 3 life highlights?
Going to France at 16, getting married, finishing my PhD on wild mustangs
What advice would you give to recent new hires?
Study the culture of the university before trying to change it.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
Doing field research
What book did you read last?
Harold and the Purple Crayon
What did you want to be when growing up?
Veterinarian
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spare time?
What is an ability you wish you had?
Better coordination
What is the first concert you attended?
Blue Oyster Cult
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
An indoor riding arena
What is your favorite meal?
Toast
What is your favorite movie and book?
Great Expectations
What is your favorite sport?
Tennis
Hidden talent?
Very good with animals.
What’s on your bucket list?
I do not believe it bucket lists. Do things when you have the opportunity
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation?
Madagascar or Mongolia
The department of Human Development at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Psychology.
Applicants with the ability to teach multiple courses in the topic areas of Physiological/Biological Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, and Sport Psychology are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who have a willingness to develop new classes, teach in person and online, and those who have an interest in future graduate teaching and/or graduate program development are also encouraged to apply.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Friday, December 8, 2017.
The department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor – Technical Director/Lighting & Sound Designer
Candidates with expertise in lighting, technical direction, and digital sound technology are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with collegiate teaching experience, professional experience as a Technical Director & Lighting Designer, and a membership in the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) are also encouraged to apply.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Name: Amanda Nelson
Position at UWGB: Associate Dean/Associate Professor
Summary of what you do: I am an Associate Dean in the College of Science & Technology with a focus on recruitment, enrollment, and professional development. I am also an Associate Professor in Human Biology where I teach Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, and Human Anatomy Lab. In addition, I have an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the MCW-Green Bay medical school where I teach the lower extremity and head/neck components of the Clinical Human Anatomy Lab.
How long have you been employed: 10 years
Three words that describe you: family-oriented, sarcastic, introverted
Personal interests: running, gardening, reading, traveling
Are you messy or organized?
Organized
If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day?
Dean Karnazes, also known as Ultramarathon Man…he has created an impressive platform through the simple act of running.
If you could be anyone from any time period who would it be and why?
Grandma Jeppeson, at 90 years old she has witnessed more than I can comprehend…and at her age, she has the liberty to do and say what she wishes. Needless to say, Facebook and Snapchat have been an adventure.
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
BBQ chicken pizza (hold the bacon)
If you were an animal what would you be?
Horse. They can be strong as an individual or work well in a team; they also play a therapeutic role in healthcare.
If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save?
Grandma and Grandpa J’s cribbage board, Mom’s wedding jewelry, and Dad’s class ring.
Least favorite Food?
Cooked spinach
Motto or personal mantra?
Be grateful. Appreciate the little things.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us?
Tell us three things most people don’t know about you.
What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far?
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
Interacting with my students. There is nothing quite like witnessing a student’s “ah ha” moment or knowing that you made an impact in one of their lives.
What book did you read last?
‘Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People’ by Banaji and Greenwald
What books are at your bedside?
“10% Human: How Your Body’s Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness” by Collen
“Behind Closed Doors” by Paris
What did you want to be when growing up?
Pilot in the Air Force
What do you like to do on your days off?
Spend time with family. Although my sisters and I live in different states, our entire family is committed to seeing each other at least one time every month.
What does a typical day look like for you?
A typical day doesn’t exist, which is one of the reasons that I love my job.
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
Flight lessons and a twin engine airplane.
What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years?
Trust the process. Change can be difficult, but rewarding.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When someone criticizes the food that you are about to eat.
What is your favorite book?
‘Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen’ by McDougall
What is your favorite movie?
‘Erin Brockovich’…great leading actress and empowering storyline.
What is your favorite sport?
NCAA basketball or football…especially the Big Ten…Go Hawkeyes!
What phobias do you have?
Losing someone I love.
What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child?
My bike, better known as Black Beauty…living five miles out in the country, this was my lifeline to my friends in town.
What would people never guess you do in your role?
My research focuses on the effects of exercise training on neuroplastic adaptations in cardiorespiratory and locomotor centers in the brain using an animal model. My students and I run rats on a treadmill.
Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work?
While waiting for the delivery of 30 male Sprague-Dawley rats for my research, I received a call from the Dean of Students Office…the rats had been delivered to the wrong office…
What would you like to be famous for?
Curing cancer
What’s on your bucket list?
Become an Ironman
What’s the one thing, you can’t live without?
Family
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Rocky Mountain oysters
What’s your favorite thing to do in Green Bay?
An early morning run on the East River Trail or enjoying Zesty’s by the Fox Point boat launch.
Where is your favorite place to eat?
Za’s in Champaign, IL
Where is your home town?
Newell, IA…agricultural community in northwest Iowa, population 900.
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation?
Backpack Europe for an entire summer without an itinerary.
This position reports to an Associate Professor in Natural and Applied Sciences and is responsible for assisting with the design and implementation of an indoor yellow perch rearing facility that will serve as the baseline nutrient source for locally grown produce. This appointment is for approximately one year with the potential for extension based upon the existence of funding.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
This position reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing institutional research and academic-planning support services to the campus community.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
Applications may be received and considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by Thursday, October 12, 2017.
This position reports to the Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development and is responsible for providing a high level of customer service within the Division, WGFOA (contracted association), outside customers, and partnering organizations. As a liaison with internal and external people, this position interacts with a diverse audience of individuals and organizations by communicating procedural information, interpreting and implementing System regulations and policies, and resolving complex problems.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, October 19, 2017.
This position reports to the Department Chairperson for Public and Environmental Affairs and is responsible for guest support, reception, administrative and budget support for Community Sciences (Democracy and Justice Studies, Public and Environmental Affairs, and Urban and Regional Studies). This position is responsible for providing support for approximately 35 faculty and instructors. This position will work full-time during the nine months of the academic year and half-time during summer months.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, September 25, 2017.
