Job Description

Experience: The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at Brigham Young University (https://cell.byu.edu) announces up to two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions. Eligible candidates will possess a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in physiology, anatomy, cell biology, exercise science, or related discipline. Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and laboratory. Candidates specializing in anatomy and/or physiology (cellular, molecular, systems, exercise, or applied) are especially encouraged to apply.

Duties/Expectations: It is expected that the new faculty will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anatomy and/or physiology. They will maintain an active research program that provides high-quality experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Their research program will result in regular presentations at scientific conferences and a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable scientific journals, as well as efforts to obtain external funding to support their research. It is also expected that they will be involved in university service and actively engaged in professional organizations at the regional and national levels.

Information Required at the Time of Application: Please list the individual contact information for three professional references on the faculty application. During the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your curriculum vitae, cover letter, mission alignment statement, and summary statements (1/2 page each) describing teaching, research, and mentoring strengths and interests.



Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

Belonging Statement: United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).