NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Assistant Professor of Biology - Biotechnology
St. George 84770, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $90K/yrUtah Tech University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with a focus on Biotechnology. The successful candidate will teach core and upper-division courses, develop curriculum for a new Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, and support hands-on learning experiences for students.
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Responsibilities
Teach 24 credit hours per academic year (12 per semester) in biotechnology and related areas, or other courses as needed by the department
Contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum for the BS in Biotechnology, including stackable certificate tracks and the BioLaunch capstone experience
Develop and teach upper-division coursework in areas aligned with candidate expertise and industry needs (e.g., molecular neurobiology, drug discovery, synthetic biology, agronomy, or biomanufacturing)
Serve as a faculty mentor for student teams participating in BioLaunch, helping guide project development and professional growth
Participate in curriculum development, including course proposals, assessment strategies, and industry-aligned competencies
Maintain regular office hours and actively participate in departmental, college, and university service
Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and the BioLaunch Advisory Board to ensure program quality and workforce relevance
Contribute to ongoing faculty recruitment, marketing, and student outreach efforts related to the biotechnology program
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related life science discipline
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in higher education
Expertise in an applied or emerging area of biotechnology relevant to workforce development (e.g., molecular neurobiology, drug discovery, synthetic biology, agronomy, or biomanufacturing)
Commitment to active learning and student-centered instruction
Demonstrated ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and contribute to a collegial environment
Preferred
Industry experience in biotechnology, biomedical, pharmaceutical, or related sectors
Experience developing or teaching courses in biotechnology, innovation, or entrepreneurship
Interest in supporting student research, innovation-based learning (IBL), or capstone experiences
Benefits
Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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