Assistant Professor of Biology

Position Announcement

The Department of Biological Sciences a at Utah Tech University inSt. George, UT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track

Assistant Professor position with a focus on Wildlife Management and Conservation. This position is well-suited for a seasoned professional scientist dedicated to teaching lecture and laboratory courses at a primarily undergraduate institution that emphasizes excellent in teaching and research. More information about the Department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach 24 credits of lower division lecture and laboratory courses each academic year, including upper division courses in applicant’s area of expertise as well as introductory and general education courses. Collaborate with other full-time faculty on curriculum development of both lab and lecture courses to ensure similar learning core themes, and assist/mentor part-time instructors as needed.
• Coordinate select lab courses, including overseeing lab set-upand take down, ordering of supplies, and supervision of lab instructors.
• Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings. Workwith other faculty in program management. Adhere to university policies.
• Involve undergraduate students in research and experiential-learning projects in applicant's area of expertise, astime permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related discipline from an accredited college of university required.
• Experience with geospatial technology or conservation and resource management preferred.
• Professional background in laboratory management, laboratory research, etc. preferred.
• Evidence of potential for successful teaching at the college level required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with and assist part-time instructors.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience for our students.

Full-time(9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with payand benefits starting January 2027. Annual salary of $60,000-$66,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on startdate; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employee sand eligible dependents. See  "Benefits Summary" for more details.

Utah Tech University is an open,comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.  to learn more about the University . Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution ofhigher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates,certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, andcareer-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, whobring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned withthe University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build apremier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education,and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application…