University Faculty Cell/Molecular Biology

University Faculty Cell/Molecular Biology

Requisition Number: F00424P

Job Description:
The Department of Zoology at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Cell/Molecular Biology starting Fall, 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant Professor level and will be expected to 1) teach lower and upper division lecture and laboratory courses in his/her area(s) of expertise (e.g. Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology); 2) establish an active and sustained research program that includes mentoring undergraduate students; 3) seek external funding in support of teaching or research; and, 4) establish collaborations with colleagues in the College of Science and throughout the University.

Job Duties:


Required Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:

1. Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Genetics or related fields. Candidates who expect to complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester also will be considered
2. Experience teaching General Education courses (e.g., Human Biology) and/or upper division courses such as Cell Biology, Genetics, and Developmental Biology

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include:

1. Postdoctoral experience in biomedical research or related fields
2. Experience with evidence-based teaching strategies and the integration of research into classroom and laboratory instruction
3. Previous undergraduate research mentorship
4. Experience teaching and/or mentoring students from underserved populations and non-traditional students
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 08/19/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following items:

• A cover letter,
• Statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and,
• Your CV

In addition, arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be emailed separately by the authors to the Department of Zoology at this address: zoology@weber.edu using “Cell Biology faculty search" in the subject line.

Completed applications received by 31 October 2024 will receive highest priority and review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.

Weber State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. For more than five decades, the institution has successfully maintained a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs and also by meeting regional community college needs. The Department of Zoology embraces both missions through its programs (see http://www.weber.edu/zoology), and occupies modern labs and classrooms in the Tracy Hall Science Center that opened in Fall, 2016. Ogden is a beautiful city with a rich culture and history, and is located 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its international airport. An average of 223 sunny days a year and immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise. More information about the Ogden area may be found athttps://www.visitogden.com/

Additional information about employment, benefits, and salaries at WSU is available at https://weber.edu/humanresources.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23169

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