FACULTY - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BACTERIAL PATHOLOGY

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type : FT Faculty

Job Number : FY2402719

Division : College of Science

Department : Biology

Opening Date : 08 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 15 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply : Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Research Statement

Applicant Support : 1-855-524-5627

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Position Announcement

The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position, to begin in August 2025.

We seek an outstanding candidate with a background in Bacterial Pathology.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching utilizing engaging, data-driven pedagogies.

Teaching responsibilities for this position include : MICR 2060 Microbiology for Health Professionals, MICR 3450 General Microbiology, MICR 4300 Microbial Pathogenesis, BIOL 1010 General Biology for Non-majors, and / or BIOL 1610 General Biology for Majors as well as other courses depending on the needs of the department.

Additionally, candidates may be asked to teach other courses as needed by the department and may develop new courses within their area of expertise.

Applicants with experience and interest in teaching hybrid and / or online instruction are especially encouraged to apply.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate their ability to establish an active and welcoming research program that centers around the mentoring of undergraduates and leads to peer-reviewed publications.

Successful candidates will have a background in Pathology, Medical / Clinical Microbiology, and Bacteriology. Preference will be given to candidates with bioinformatics and / or microbial physiology expertise.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to engage in professional development, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to promote the university's mission and values, and serve on department, college, and university committees as fitting a tenure-track position.

We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, staff, and the community. We acknowledge and seek to address the needs of students who are underserved as well as students with varying levels of academic preparation.

As such, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to help construct and maintain a welcoming culture within biology education and research, and who act with resolute commitment to eliminate barriers to college access, success, and completion.

UVU is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Equal Access employer.

Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah with over 40,000 undergraduate students, and one of a few in the US offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college.

As an open-enrollment institution, UVU serves a varied population that includes many working, non-traditional (24+ years old), and first-generation students.

The university community is comprised of people from different cultural and religious backgrounds and is actively involved in interfaith and intercultural activities.

UVU provides an abundance of resources for both teaching and scholarly activities, such as certifications and workshops through our Office of Teaching and Learning, and a plethora of internal funding opportunities at the University, College, and Departmental levels.

Additionally, UVU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, an excellent retirement program in addition to base salary, and free parking and public transportation passes.

UVU is 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctorate in Microbiology or a related discipline required.
• Evidence of experience teaching microbiology to undergraduate students.
• ABD applications will be considered if doctorate verification is received by August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong knowledge of active learning pedagogies and an established record of incorporation of those techniques in the classroom (especially in Microbial Pathogenesis).
• Experience or strategies for teaching at open-enrollment institutions.
• Publication record that indicates successful use of bacteriology techniques and mentorship of undergraduates.
• Experience in, and / or commitment to, hybrid and online instruction.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required :

• Curriclum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy - Teaching philosophy-Explanation and justification of teaching practices including statements on applying evidence-based methods for providing an engaging and welcoming learning environment.
• Research Statement - Statement that includes a plan for a research program incorporating undergraduates and addresses the feasibility of that research program at a primarily undergraduate institution.

In addition, statement should address how mentor creates a welcoming and engaging research environment.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Experience and / or training in engaging and welcoming teaching and mentoring practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of bacterial pathology?and research methods in the?field of bacteriology.
• A record of incorporating evidence-based pedagogy, such as active-learning techniques, and innovative use of instructional technology in the classroom.
• A record of curriculum development, effective verbal and written communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• The ability, desire, and skills to mentor undergraduate student research.

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

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