Faculty - Lecturer - Biology

Faculty - Lecturer - Biology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706696

Closing: 12/1/2027 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5535313/faculty-lecturer-biology

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