University Faculty Bioinformatics

University Faculty Bioinformatics

Requisition Number: F00552P

Job Description:

The Department of Microbiology at Weber State University invites
applications for a tenure-track position starting Fall 2027. We
seek a broadly trained candidate with a passion for teaching and
expertise in bioinformatics. The candidate will be hired as an
assistant professor in Microbiology. The successful candidate will
support the development of a bioinformatics program that will have
collaborations with other departments in the College and across the
University, including Microbiology, Botany and Plant Ecology,
Zoology, and Health Sciences. Potential collaborations also exist
with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Computer
Science, which provides an interdisciplinary Master of Data Science
degree. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach
bioinformatics, computational biology, and upper-division
microbiology courses, including genetics, physiology, or industrial
microbiology.

Job Duties:

The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level.
Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in bioinformatics, microbiology,

genetics, proteomics, data analysis, or other areas as needed by
the department. A typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per
semester, including lower- and upper-division classes and
labs.

• Establishing and maintaining a research program in

bioinformatics that involves the mentorship and training of
undergraduates.

• Serving the Department, University, and community. This may

include academic advising of students, developing new programs or
courses, serving on College and University committees, or providing
outreach to the community.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a closely related

field, with applicable research experience. ABD candidates who
expect to complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the Fall 2027
semester will also be considered.

• Evidence of prior teaching experiences and an interest in using

innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies.

• Evidence of experience with and commitment to conducting

high-quality research and mentoring undergraduate researchers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Research expertise that will complement the existing strengths

of the Department of Microbiology.

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Ability to build connections within the University as well as

local industries, government agencies, or community
organizations.

• Successful at obtaining external funding sources to support

scholarship and/or undergraduate research.

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: 10/01/2026

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. The position comes
with a generous
benefits package.

To apply, complete the online application and attach a cover
letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research
plans (other document 1), a CV, and unofficial transcripts.

In addition, three letters of reference that address the
candidate's qualifications must be submitted by the authors through
the application system. Candidates will designate references when
applying and the application system will email the references
requesting the letters.

Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit
official transcripts.

Highest priority will be given to
applications received by December 7, 2026, although
screening will continue until the position is
filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of
employment.

Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution
located in the foothills 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 meeting regional community college needs. The College of
Science embraces both missions through its programs
and occupies modern labs and classrooms in the Tracy Hall Science
Center that opened in Fall 2016.

Ogden is
a vibrant city with a rich culture and history, located 45 minutes
from Salt Lake City and its international airport. With an average
of 223 sunny days per year, and with immediate access to skiing,
biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor
paradise.

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://apptrkr.com/9944791"">https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29447

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