Plant Biology Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow

Plant Biology Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow

Requisition Number: S01855P
Position Category: Staff
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade: E32
Salary:
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Colleges of Science (COS) and the Botany and Plant Ecology Department at Weber State University invite applications for a full-time Plant Biology Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow. This is part of the WSU PROGRESS Program, which seeks to bring together recent doctoral graduates from across a variety of scientific fields who are interested in both teaching and research in service of undergraduate education.

Fellow will primarily be engaged in 1) developing and teaching one class per year in the Botany and Plant Ecology Department and 2) developing an independent research program which includes mentoring undergraduate students. Fellow will receive ample mentorship and professional development opportunities, including conference travel, grant-writing workshops, and symposium organization.

One broad goal for Post-Doctoral Fellows is for each to develop into a teacher-scholar who is well positioned to start as a successful faculty member at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) or research-intensive university or in industry. Given that Weber State University is a PUI, candidates should convey in their application materials an enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, a commitment to comprehensive teaching practices in the classroom and laboratory, and an interest in establishing a productive research program that includes students.

The appointment is for up to two years and renews after the first year based on funding availability and scholar performance. This position provides a starting salary of $70,000 per year, up to $15,000 in research funds, and benefits including health insurance, access to the WSU fitness center, and competitive benefits. This position is funded by NSF Award #2329490. This is a contracted position and differs from regular employees in that it does NOT provide retirement benefits.

The College of Science is housed in the Tracy Hall Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in Fall 2016 and includes two research towers, with 20 research labs, 25 teaching labs, and four floors of 14 classrooms and 235 other rooms, including faculty offices, student collaboration and study spaces, and conference rooms. Fellows are provided with office spaces and the materials and supplies needed to effectively conduct scholarship. More information about select instrumentation can be found at https://www.weber.edu/cos/instrumentation.html. The COS includes seven departments and the interdisciplinary Environmental Science program. Across campus, there is an emphasis on undergraduate research, sustainability, community-engaged learning, and the College of Science is a leader in these areas.

Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. For more than five decades, the institution has successfully maintained a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs while also meeting regional community college needs. Weber State University has gained national recognition for its commitment to sustainability and has a goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.

Weber State University is an equal-opportunity employer providing opportunities without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other irrelevant criteria. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified and interested candidates.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in biology (or closely-related field) within the last 2 years and by January 1, 2025
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Must not hold, or have held, a tenure-track position

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Ability to teach courses to undergraduate students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience or interest in teaching science
• Evidence of successful undergraduate mentorship
• Experience or interest in using innovative, high-impact teaching strategies
• Commitment to access and student success in STEM and higher education

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 09/11/2024
Review Date: 10/07/2024
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

NOTE: The university cannot provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the online application and attach:

• Unofficial Transcript
• Cover letter
• CV, including three references
• A statement of interest in teaching and scholarship at Weber State University (1000 word limit)

Questions should be addressed to bridgethilbig@weber.edu.

Applications received by October 7, 2024 will receive highest priority, and the review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.

A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Start date: January 2, 2025

Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. For more than five decades, the institution has successfully maintained a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs while also meeting regional community college needs. Weber State University has gained national recognition for its commitment to sustainability and has a goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.

Ogden is a beautiful city with a rich culture and history. In 2019, Forbes rated Ogden as one of top ten cities in the United States in which to raise a family. Ogden is 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its international airport. An average of 223 sunny days a year and immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise. Ogden is within a half-day drive of world-class national parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Utah’s “Mighty Five”. Numerous cultural activities are available all along the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Salt Lake City to Provo. The Utah Transit Authority operates an ever-expanding network of buses and light rail that connect the population centers, including a high-speed train that covers nearly 100 miles from Provo in the south to Ogden in the north. It also provides a seamless transit option from Ogden to the Salt Lake International airport. Learn more about the Ogden area.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23557

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).





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