University Faculty Life Sciences Education

University Faculty Life Sciences Education

Requisition Number: F00559P

Job Description:

The College of Science and the Center for Science and Mathematics
Education (CSME) at Weber State University invites applications for
a tenure-track position in Life Sciences Education starting in Fall
2027. The successful candidate will be appointed in a department
within the College
of Science and will work closely with the Center for Science and
Mathematics Education.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant
Professor level and will be expected to:

• teach science education courses for preservice teachers,
• teach lower division and other Life Sciences courses in the

candidate's area of specialization as needed,

• engage with local K-12 teachers and school systems,
• establish an active and sustained research program in science

education,

• mentor students in research and preservice teaching,
• seek external funding in support of teaching or research,
• collaborate with colleagues in the College of Science and its

CSME.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements include:

• A doctorate in Biology/Science Education or a related field.

ABD candidates who expect to complete a doctorate by the beginning
of the Fall 2027 semester will also be considered.

• Evidence of ability to teach science education coursework at

the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate courses in the life

sciences.

• Evidence of ability to conduct high-quality educational

research, mentoring undergraduate researchers, and integrating
research interests into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedication to collaborating across departments with other

science and mathematics education specialists.

• Experience working with preservice and/or in-service

teachers.

• Experience teaching in the K-12 or undergraduate setting.
• Interest in and ability to build partnerships with local

schools, school districts, place-based outreach efforts, and other
potential collaborations.

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: 11/02/2026

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, please complete the online application and attach a cover
letter, teaching statement (2-page maximum), scholarly vision or
research statement (2-page maximum), and a CV. The candidate's CV
should include the names and contact information for three
professional references. (Letters of recommendation and transcripts
are not required for the initial screening of applications.)
Highest priority will be given to
applications received by December 4, 2026, although
screening will continue until the position is
filled.

Application materials should address the required and preferred
qualifications of the position.

Criminal background check 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. The
institution successfully maintains a multipurposed mission,
offering a wide range of baccalaureate and graduate programs while
also meeting regional community college needs. The College of
Science embraces all missions through its programs, community
engagement, and student focused facilities, including the
development of our new Greater Yellowstone field station. Ogden is
a mountain town with a rich culture and history, 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. Additional
Ogden
area information.

Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and
arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect,
place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an
object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes
of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching
with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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/9937701"">https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29662

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