Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

The College of Science (COS) at Weber State University invites applications for up to three full-time Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellows from diverse disciplines across science and science education. This is part of the WSU PROGRESS Program, which seeks to bring together recent doctoral graduates from across various scientific fields who are interested in both teaching and research in service of undergraduate education. Disciplines for Fellows will span biology, botany, physics, chemistry, math, earth and environmental science, and STEM education.

Fellows will primarily be engaged in 1) developing and teaching one class per year in their discipline, 2) developing an independent research program which include in part collecting and analyzing data on projects that aim to advance our knowledge and practice of science education, and 3) mentoring undergraduate students. Fellows will receive ample mentorship and professional development opportunities, including conference travel, grant-writing and workshops, and symposium organization.

One broad goal for Post-Doctoral Fellows is for each to develop into a teacher-scholar who is well positioned to start as a successful faculty member at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) or research-intensive university or in industry. Given that Weber State University is a PUI, candidates should convey in their application materials an enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, a commitment to comprehensive teaching practices in the classroom and laboratory, and an interest in establishing a productive and student-inclusive research program.

Each appointment is for up to two years and renews after the first year contingent on funding availability and performance. This position provides a starting salary of $70,000 per year, a research fund of at least $5,000, and benefits including health insurance, access to the WSU fitness center, and competitive benefits. This is a contracted position and differs from regular employees in that it does NOT provide retirement benefits. This position is funded by NSF Award #2329490, so funding for the position is contingent on continued support from the NSF.

The College of Science is housed in the Tracy Hall Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in Fall 2016 and includes two research towers, with 20 research labs, 25 teaching labs, and four floors of 14 classrooms and 235 other rooms, including faculty offices, student collaboration and study spaces, and conference rooms. Fellows are provided with office spaces and the materials and supplies needed to effectively conduct scholarship. A variety of instrumentation is available in the College. The COS includes seven departments and the interdisciplinary Environmental Science program. Across campus, there is an emphasis on undergraduate research, sustainability, community-engaged learning, and the College of Science is a leader in these areas.

Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot 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 while also meeting regional community college needs. Weber State University has gained national recognition for its commitment to sustainability and has a goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.

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If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the online application and attach:

Questions should be addressed to jamescohen@weber.edu .

A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Applications received by October 24, 2025 will receive highest priority, and the review of applicants will proceed immediately thereafter. Screening will continue until the position is filled.

Start date: January 2, 2026

Ogden is a beautiful city with a rich culture and history. In 2019, Forbes rated Ogden as one of top ten cities in the United States in which to raise a family. Ogden is 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its international airport. An average of 223 sunny days a year and immediate access to skiing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing make it an outdoor paradise. Ogden is within a half-day drive of world-class national parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Utah’s “Mighty Five”. Numerous cultural activities are available all along the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Salt Lake City to Provo. The Utah Transit Authority operates an ever-expanding network of buses and light rail that connect the population centers, including a high-speed train that covers nearly 100 miles from Provo in the south to Ogden in the north. It also provides a seamless transit option from Ogden to the Salt Lake International airport. Click the link for more information about the Ogden area.

Weber State University is an equal-opportunity employer providing opportunities without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other irrelevant criteria. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified and interested candidates.