About the role
Posting End Date: October 1, 2026
Note: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST
Position Start Date: August 1, 2027
Required Degree: PhD. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at Brigham Young University announces a full-time, tenure-track professional (teaching and lab coordination) faculty position. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in cell biology, physiology, or related discipline and a record of excellent teaching and mentoring in undergraduate lecture and lab courses. Preference is given to candidates with experience developing and overseeing physiology teaching labs. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary scientific environment are essential.
Duties/Expectations: Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate physiology, anatomy, and cell biology courses and coordinating/managing physiology teaching labs. Recruiting, training, and mentoring undergraduate teaching assistants is an important part of this position. Additional responsibilities are to assess and improve lab activities and manage the physical aspects of physiology teaching lab equipment and rooms. Citizenship expectations include involvement in university service and active engagement in professional organizations at the regional and national levels. Traditional research scholarship is not a requirement of this position.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, and a statement of teaching and mentoring abilities and interests to the faculty application.
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).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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