The Department of Zoology at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Wildlife/Conservation Genetics starting Fall, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant Professor level and will be expected to 1) teach lower and upper division lecture and laboratory courses in their area(s) of expertise, 2) establish an active and sustained research program that includes mentoring undergraduate students, 3) seek external funding in support of teaching or research; and, 4) establish collaborations with colleagues in the College of Science and throughout the University.

Job Duties:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

A completed Ph.D. in Conservation Biology, Genetics or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience in wildlife or conservation genetics research, bioinformatics or related fields.
Interest or experience in integrating research or other high-impact practices into classroom and laboratory instruction.
Experience teaching and/or mentoring first-generation students and/or non-traditional students.
Experience in collaborative teaching.
Ability to teach lower division classes (e.g., Principles of Zoology, Diversity of Animals) and upper division classes such as Genetics, Evolution, Population Biology, and Conservation Biology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Evidence of teaching excellence and interest in using innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies.
A demonstrated commitment to conducting high-quality research and to mentoring undergraduate researchers.

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.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 10/08/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

Application Instructions
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following items:

A cover letter
Statements of teaching philosophy and research plans
Your CV
Unofficial transcripts

In addition, arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be emailed separately by the authors to the Department of Zoology at this address: zoology@weber.edu using “Wildlife/Conservation Genetics faculty search" in the subject line.

Completed applications received by November 15, 2025, will receive highest priority and review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

About Weber State University
Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located in the foothills 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 as well as meeting regional community college needs. The Department of Zoology embraces both missions through its programs (seehttp://www.weber.edu/zoology) and occupies modern labs and classrooms in the Tracy Hall Science Center that opened in Fall, 2016.

Ogden is a vibrant city with a rich culture and history, located 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its international airport. With an average of 223 sunny days per year and immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise. More information about the Ogden area may be found athttps://www.visitogden.com/

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: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26616

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