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Position Information
Position Title University Faculty Bioinformatics Requisition Number F00552P Job Description
The Department of Microbiology at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position starting Fall 2027. We seek a broadly trained candidate with a passion for teaching and expertise in bioinformatics. The candidate will be hired as an assistant professor in Microbiology. The successful candidate will support the development of a bioinformatics program that will have collaborations with other departments in the College and across the University, including Microbiology, Botany and Plant Ecology, Zoology, and Health Sciences. Potential collaborations also exist with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Computer Science, which provides an interdisciplinary Master of Data Science degree. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach bioinformatics, computational biology, and upper-division microbiology courses, including genetics, physiology, or industrial microbiology.
Job Duties
The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities include:
Required
Preferred
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 10/01/2026 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, complete the online application and attach a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research plans (other document 1), a CV, and unofficial transcripts.
In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters.
Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit official transcripts.
Highest priority will be given to applications received by December 7, 2026, although screening will continue until the position is filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
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 and meeting regional community college needs. The College of Science embraces both missions through its programs 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 with immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise.
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
Position Title University Faculty Bioinformatics Requisition Number F00552P Job Description
The Department of Microbiology at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position starting Fall 2027. We seek a broadly trained candidate with a passion for teaching and expertise in bioinformatics. The candidate will be hired as an assistant professor in Microbiology. The successful candidate will support the development of a bioinformatics program that will have collaborations with other departments in the College and across the University, including Microbiology, Botany and Plant Ecology, Zoology, and Health Sciences. Potential collaborations also exist with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Computer Science, which provides an interdisciplinary Master of Data Science degree. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach bioinformatics, computational biology, and upper-division microbiology courses, including genetics, physiology, or industrial microbiology.
Job Duties
The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities include:
- Teaching undergraduate courses in bioinformatics, microbiology, genetics, proteomics, data analysis, or other areas as needed by the department. A typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, including lower- and upper-division classes and labs.
- Establishing and maintaining a research program in bioinformatics that involves the mentorship and training of undergraduates.
- Serving the Department, University, and community. This may include academic advising of students, developing new programs or courses, serving on College and University committees, or providing outreach to the community.
Required
- A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a closely related field, with applicable research experience. ABD candidates who expect to complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the Fall 2027 semester will also be considered.
- Evidence of prior teaching experiences and an interest in using innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Evidence of experience with and commitment to conducting high-quality research and mentoring undergraduate researchers.
Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Research expertise that will complement the existing strengths of the Department of Microbiology.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Ability to build connections within the University as well as local industries, government agencies, or community organizations.
- Successful at obtaining external funding sources to support scholarship and/or undergraduate research.
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 10/01/2026 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, complete the online application and attach a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research plans (other document 1), a CV, and unofficial transcripts.
In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters.
Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit official transcripts.
Highest priority will be given to applications received by December 7, 2026, although screening will continue until the position is filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
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 and meeting regional community college needs. The College of Science embraces both missions through its programs 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 with immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise.