Assistant or Associate Professor in Biology

Brigham Young University Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 121,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation package

Continuing tenure-track

Benefits package

Job summary

BYU–Hawaii invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Biology within the Faculty of Science. The position emphasizes undergraduate teaching with a balanced expectation for scholarly activity and service at the university.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Biology or a related field (ABD near completion considered) and may be eligible for a continuing faculty status, with an anticipated Fall 2027 start in Laie, Hawaii.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Biology or related field is required. Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted.
• BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under Church policies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching requirement is typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in some of the following subject areas: Introductory Biology or Chemistry, Human Anatomy or Physiology, Ecology or Marine Biology, Statistics, Cell Biology.
• Scholarship: Faculty are expected to remain professionally and academically engaged through research or creative endeavors and ongoing professional development.
• Citizenship: Faculty are expected to contribute actively to the university community and their profession.

Education

Doctorate in Biology or related field

ABD near completion considered

Job description

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position in Biology

Faculty Unit: Faculty of Science

Program: Biology

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Job Category: Faculty

Status: Open

Mission

• BYU–Hawaii is part of the Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• BYU–Hawaii’s mission is to prepare disciples of Jesus Christ who will live and lead in Oceania and the Asian Rim (https://about.byuh.edu/mission.html)
• BYU–Hawaii is an undergraduate teaching institution with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching and student learning. (https://clt.byuh.edu/framework-for-learning). Its distinctive student body provides faculty an exceptional opportunity to teach and mentor students who will serve and lead throughout Oceania, the Asian Rim, the United States, and other parts of the world
• Candidates for this position should be academically, professionally, and intellectually prepared to excel in their discipline and deeply committed to advancing the mission of BYU–Hawaii through their teaching, scholarship, mentoring, service, and example

Responsibilities

• Teaching requirement is typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in some (but not all) of the following subject areas/courses: Introductory Biology or Chemistry, Human Anatomy or Physiology, Ecology or Marine Biology, Statistics, Cell Biology.
• Scholarship: Faculty are expected to remain professionally and academically engaged through research or creative endeavors and on-going professional development.
• Citizenship: Faculty are expected to contribute actively to the university community and their profession.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Biology or related field is required. Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted. Specializing in areas such as: Human Anatomy or Physiology, Ecology or Marine Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Science. ABD near completion will also be considered (must complete degree by start date).
• As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church), BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

Benefits

• Salary range: 121K to 131K, depending on credentials (highest degree earned), rank and experience.
• Housing stipend.
• relocation expense package is provided.
• Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (BYU-H equivalent of “tenure-track”).
• Standard BYU-Hawaii benefits package for regular full-time employees.

Starting Date: Fall 2027

Note: We will not be able to provide application feedback as many factors are considered, and multiple entities are involved in the review process.

Contact: Office of Associate Academic Vice President –Faculty

BYU-H #1947

55-220 Kulanui Street

Laie, HI 96762

Email: [e-mail]

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.