"Faculty - Lecturer Biology - Anatomy and Physiology"

Job Description

The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for a permanent lecturer position, effective August 2026. We seek an outstanding candidate with a background in anatomy & physiology.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching utilizing engaging, data-driven pedagogies. Teaching responsibilities for this position include ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy and ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology. Experience in teaching related classes is also beneficial. 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.

UVU is committed to preparing all students for success in an increasingly complex, diverse, and globalized world. 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 with varying levels of academic preparation. As such, we encourage 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.

Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah, with over 40,000 undergraduate students, and one of the 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 diverse population that includes many working, non-traditional students (aged 24 and above) and first-generation students. The university community comprises individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and is actively engaged in interfaith and intercultural activities. UVU offers a wealth of resources for both teaching and scholarly activities, including certifications and workshops through our Office of Teaching and Learning, as well as numerous 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, and free parking and public transportation passes, in addition to the base salary.

UVU is located in Orem, Utah, at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. We are centrally located, with easy access to public transportation that spans from Provo to Ogden, including Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City boasts a vibrant food and arts scene, an international airport, and proximity 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 International Dark Sky Parks anywhere in the world.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and teach courses, delivering content in a meaningful and engaging manner with measurable course objectives.
• Teach, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in a classroom setting via demonstrations, discussion, experiential learning activities, and visual aids.
• Provide evaluation of learning through written and performance tests.
• Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's or Doctoral degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of experience teaching anatomy and/or physiology to undergraduate students.
• ABD applications will be considered if doctoral verification is received by July 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of active learning pedagogies and an established record of incorporation of those techniques in the classroom (especially in human anatomy and/or human physiology courses).
• Experience or strategies for teaching at open-enrollment institutions.
• Experience in, and/or commitment to, hybrid and online instruction.

Required Documents

• CV - Please include a section with related teaching experience.
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy-Description of practices and the principles that guide your teaching. Please include statements on applying evidence-based methods for providing a welcoming and engaging learning environment. Please also include a description of the pedagogical training you have received.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience and/or training in engaging and welcoming teaching and mentoring practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of anatomy/physiology.
• 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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5108338/faculty-lecturer-biology-anatomy-and-physiology