Faculty - Lecturer - Biology

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for a Lecturer in Biology beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach some combination of Cell Biology (BIOL 3400), majors’ College Biology (BIOL 1610), and other Department of Biology courses as needed. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which courses they are interested in and qualified to teach.

The role emphasizes effective undergraduate teaching through engaging, data-driven pedagogies. Experience or interest in primarily face-to-face or hybrid instruction is a plus, as is experience with engaged-learning pedagogies. The lecturer will contribute to a culture of engagement in biology education and research, support students with varying levels of academic preparation, and help students access, succeed in, and complete college. UVU values collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, staff, and the community.

The lecturer designs, prepares, and teaches courses with meaningful and engaging methods and measurable course objectives. Instruction includes managing and supervising individuals and groups in classroom settings through demonstrations, discussion, experiential learning activities, and visual aids. The lecturer evaluates learning through written and performance tests, holds regular office hours, and maintains a student-oriented approach to education.

Applicants must have a doctorate in a field related to the coursework being taught from a regionally accredited institution, or a master’s degree plus two years of experience in a related discipline. Successful college- or university-level teaching experience is required. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach cell biology. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and a 1–2 page teaching philosophy statement describing their approach to teaching and learning and how they put it into practice.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a field related to the coursework being taught from a regionally accredited institution, or a master’s degree plus two years of experience in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the college or university level.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and collaborate to promote the university’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach cell biology.
• Experience and interest in teaching primarily face-to-face or hybrid courses.
• Experience with engaged-learning pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and teach courses using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Teach, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classroom settings through demonstrations, discussion, experiential learning activities, and visual aids.
• Evaluate student learning through written and performance tests.
• Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Teach some combination of Cell Biology (BIOL 3400), majors’ College Biology (BIOL 1610), and other Department of Biology courses as needed.
• Support students with varying levels of academic preparation and contribute to a culture of engagement in biology education and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level