Assistant Professor (MOAB)
Requisition ID: 2026-10236
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Moab
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Biology
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.
Overview
The Department of Biology at Utah State University (https://artsci.usu.edu/biology/) is hiring a 9 month (academic year) tenure track Assistant Professor at our Moab campus. The role for the position will be 70% teaching, 25% research, and 5% service. The start date for the position is expected to be either 1-July OR 1-August, 2026. Application review will begin on 5-May and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
The teaching duties will primarily focus on human anatomy and physiology, but will include other courses that benefit the Moab student population (mostly nursing students), including microbiology and introductory biology; most courses taught will include both lecture and lab components and load will typically be 8 credits per semester. Additional courses in the candidate's area of specialization or that take advantage of the unique ecology of Moab are possible - applicants with experience in place-based and experiential education are especially encouraged to apply. The research program is expected to primarily serve undergraduate students and focus on the natural history and fauna in and around Moab, Utah.
Qualifications
* A Ph.D. in Biology or related field
* Postdoctoral research experience
* Experience as instructor of record at the college-level
* Experience teaching human anatomy and physiology
* Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
* CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
* Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
* Statement of teaching philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
* Statement of research to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
* Names and contact information of at least three references (requested in the online application)
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
Founded in 1967, USU Moab is located in Grand County, Utah, a region known globally for its natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit. The campus offers the personalized environment of a community-focused institution combined with the academic resources of a major public research university.
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