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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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).
Position Information
Job Description
Position Title Instructor Botany Requisition Number F00480P Job Description
The Department of Botany and Plant Ecology at Weber State University, a dual-mission regional state institution, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, instructor position beginning July 1, 2026. This is a one-year contract but may be renewable at the sole discretion of the university depending on program needs and funding.
Job Duties
The primary responsibility of successful applicants will be to teach lower division botany courses, some of which contain a laboratory component. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of the following (descriptions available at http://catalog.weber.edu/): BTNY 1010 LS Plants: Apocalypse Prevention, BTNY 1403 LS Principles of Environmental Science, and BTNY 2114 Evolutionary Survey. Depending on department needs, instruction in the applicant’s area of expertise may also be possible. The teaching load for this position will be 12-15 credit hours per 15-week semester. Some department service may also be required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
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
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/14/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant
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.
To Apply, Please Complete The Online Application And Attach
In addition, contact information for three professional references who are able to address the applicant’s qualifications for this position, must be provided via email by the authors to:
Dr. Kerri Mocko, Botany Instructor Search Committee Chair, kerrimocko@weber.edu
Applications received by November 14, 2025, will receive highest priority and review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.
Start date: July 1, 2026
A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah, and for more than five decades, has successfully pursued a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs while meeting regional community college needs.
Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including skiing, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting may be found nearby. Ogden also is a cultural mecca in northern Utah, and numerous cultural and recreation activities are also available in nearby Salt Lake City. More information about the Ogden area may be found at www.visitogden.com.
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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).
Position Information
Job Description
Position Title Instructor Botany Requisition Number F00480P Job Description
The Department of Botany and Plant Ecology at Weber State University, a dual-mission regional state institution, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, instructor position beginning July 1, 2026. This is a one-year contract but may be renewable at the sole discretion of the university depending on program needs and funding.
Job Duties
The primary responsibility of successful applicants will be to teach lower division botany courses, some of which contain a laboratory component. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of the following (descriptions available at http://catalog.weber.edu/): BTNY 1010 LS Plants: Apocalypse Prevention, BTNY 1403 LS Principles of Environmental Science, and BTNY 2114 Evolutionary Survey. Depending on department needs, instruction in the applicant’s area of expertise may also be possible. The teaching load for this position will be 12-15 credit hours per 15-week semester. Some department service may also be required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.S. in Botany or related field.
- Teaching experience in Botany or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Botany or a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience teaching comparable courses to those listed above.
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
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/14/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant
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.
To Apply, Please Complete The Online Application And Attach
- Cover letter
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- CV
- Unofficial transcripts
In addition, contact information for three professional references who are able to address the applicant’s qualifications for this position, must be provided via email by the authors to:
Dr. Kerri Mocko, Botany Instructor Search Committee Chair, kerrimocko@weber.edu
Applications received by November 14, 2025, will receive highest priority and review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.
Start date: July 1, 2026
A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah, and for more than five decades, has successfully pursued a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs while meeting regional community college needs.
Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including skiing, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting may be found nearby. Ogden also is a cultural mecca in northern Utah, and numerous cultural and recreation activities are also available in nearby Salt Lake City. More information about the Ogden area may be found at www.visitogden.com.