Assistant Professor Life Sciences Education

Assistant Professor Life Sciences Education

The College of Science at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Life Sciences Education starting in Fall 2020. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant Professor level in one of the three life sciences departments in the College of Science (see http://www.weber.edu/COS).

The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) teach science education courses for preservice teachers, 2) teach lower division and other Life Sciences courses in the candidate’s area of specialization as needed, 3) provide service in support of science education, 4) establish an active and sustained research program in biology education that includes mentoring undergraduate students, 5) seek external funding in support of teaching or research, and 6) develop collaborations with colleagues in the College of Science.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate in Biology/Life Sciences Education or a related field. Candidates who expect to complete a doctorate by the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester also will be considered.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or K-12 level.

Seeking applicants with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to conducting high-quality research, to mentoring undergraduate researchers, and to integrating research interests into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with underrepresented groups.
• Experience teaching in the K-12 setting.
• A record of teaching relevant courses.
• Experience with professional development of K-12 teachers.
• Interest in and ability to build partnerships with local schools, school districts, and the Utah State Office of Education (USOE).

To apply, complete the online application at https://jobs.weber.edu/ and attach a cover letter, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, a CV, and unofficial transcripts. The candidate’s CV should include the names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation are not required for the initial screening of applications. Highest priority will be given to applications received by November 30, 2019, although screening will continue until the position is filled.

Weber State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 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 College of Science embraces both missions through its programs, and occupies modern classrooms and facilities in a new science building that opened in 2020. Ogden is a beautiful city with a rich culture and history and is 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 at www.visitogden.com.