Position Announcement
The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for a lecturer position to begin in August 2027. We seek outstanding candidates to teach some combination of Cell Biology (BIOL 3400) and majors’ College Biology (BIOL 1610) as well as other courses in the Department of Biology as needed. In your cover letter please indicate which of these courses you are interested in and qualified to teach.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to effective undergraduate teaching utilizing engaging, data-driven pedagogies. Experience and interest in teaching primarily face-to-face or hybrid courses is a plus. As UVU’s primary mission is undergraduate education through engaged learning, applicants with experience in engaged learning pedagogies are especially encouraged to apply. Please describe your philosophy on teaching and learning and how you put that philosophy into action to be an effective educator in a 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy.
We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, staff, and the community. We seek to support students with varying levels of academic preparation. As such, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to help construct and maintain a culture of engagement within biology education and research, and who are committed to helping students access, succeed in, and complete college.
UVU is located in Orem, Utah, at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. We are centrally located along public transportation, which spans from Provo to Ogden, including Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City has a bustling food and arts scene, an international airport, and access to multiple professional sports teams. Along the entire Wasatch Front, you are always within 30 minutes of hiking, skiing, and other outdoor recreational activities, along with a variety of family-friendly entertainment options including Hogle Zoo, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and the nature discovery museums and gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Additionally, UVU is within four hours of six national parks and the highest concentration of dark sky parks anywhere in the world.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Design, prepare, and teach courses and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
- Teach, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in a classroom setting via demonstrations, discussion, experiential learning activities, and visual aids.
- Provide evaluation of learning through written and performance tests.
- Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a doctorate in a field related to the coursework being taught, OR a master’s degree plus two years of experience in a related discipline.
- Demonstrated successful teaching at the college or university level is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach cell biology.
Required Application Materials:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Teaching philosophy – Statement describing the candidate’s philosophy on teaching and learning and how they put that philosophy into action to be an effective educator.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of the course content.
- Knowledge of the principles and methodologies of teaching techniques.
- Skills in maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.
- Experience and/or training in engaging and welcoming teaching practices
- A record of effective verbal and written communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- A willingness to engage in professional development and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to promote the university’s mission and values.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.
