Salt Lake City, Utah

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Physiology

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Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Work type
Onsite
Posted
3 weeks ago
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About this role

Proposed Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Department

00116 - School of Biological Sciences

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin

July 2027

Details

The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) to begin Spring or Fall 2027. We seek an enthusiastic, talented, motivated, and collaborative individual with a PhD and experience in teaching.

Primary responsibilities will include:
1. Serve as a lead instructor for Biol 2420 Human Physiology, a large undergraduate in-person lecture course supported by undergraduate teaching and learning assistants. Teaching will begin in fall 2027 with course offerings each fall and spring semester.
2. Serve as co-instructor for a new Anatomy and Physiology course series for nursing students.
3. Contribute to the teaching of other related courses including Introductory biology, Physiology laboratory courses, or Anatomy, depending on expertise and current needs.
4. Review, improve, and maintain the curricula for the above courses in collaboration with other instructors and the curriculum committee.
5. Serve on school and university committees and collaborate with other faculty and staff to advance the teaching mission of the university.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to Physiology, and demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate courses. Other desired qualifications include:
· Excellent organizational and management skills
· Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas
· A passion for mentoring and training undergraduate TAs in modern teaching approaches.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter with contact information, (2) a CV, (3) a statement of teaching experience and interests, (4) Names and contact information for 3 references (Letters of recommendation will be automatically requested through the system). Review will begin October 26th, position to start July 1, 2027.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


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Open Date

10/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN01592CF

Type

Faculty
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