9 research assistant jobs found

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor - Public Health Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706755 Closing: 12/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Public Health. We are seeking enthusiastic, student-centered faculty who are passionate about teaching, mentoring students, and preparing the next generation of public health professionals. As Utah's largest university, UVU places a strong emphasis on teaching excellence, experiential learning, and student success. Our College of Health and Public Service is committed to connecting classroom learning with practical experience, community engagement, and career preparation. The Department of Public Health offers a CEPH-accredited bachelor's program, including an online...

Faculty - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor – Forensic Science Investigations Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706761 Closing: 12/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Do you have a background in forensic investigations? Have you ever thought about how your influence could mold and develop potential forensic investigators? Are you looking for a way to shape the future of your industry and make a difference in others' lives? If you want to find the answers to these questions, Utah Valley University just might be the pathway for you. UVU's Forensic Science Program is searching for a full-time faculty member who is ready to share their knowledge and experience with our dedicated forensic student body. Voted one of the top Forensic Science degree programs in the nation, our mission is to provide an engaged, multidisciplinary, exceptional forensic...

Faculty - Psychology (Cognitive) Tenure-track Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706571 Closing: 12/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The Psychology and Counseling Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology to begin in Fall 2027. UVU is a large regional public university serving more than 40,000 students. Our department prepares undergraduate and graduate students for meaningful careers and personal growth by connecting foundational knowledge in psychology and counseling with practical skills and application. Faculty in our program work closely with motivated students - many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - to help them connect psychological science with real-world challenges. Our department enrolls nearly 2,000...

Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor - Public Policy Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706663 Closing: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The History and Political Science Department (HPS) at Utah Valley University (UVU), housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Public Policy. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty at UVU is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to develop and establish curriculum, activities, processes, and resources that support students' development of public policy knowledge, skills, and values. The successful candidate will teach lower-division courses as needed by the department and upper-division courses in Public Policy or Public Administration, with a...

Assistant Professor - Biology (Tenure-Track) Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706778 Closing: 1/15/2027 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position, to begin in August 2027. We seek an outstanding candidate with a background in Vertebrate Zoology. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching utilizing engaging, data-driven pedagogies. Primary teaching responsibilities include College Biology II (BIOL 1620) and Vertebrate Zoology (ZOOL 3100). Other teaching responsibilities may also include: Mammalogy (ZOOL 3500), Ichthyology, other courses based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Applicants with backgrounds in vertebrate zoology, mammalogy, or veterinary medicine (including Doctor of...

Faculty - Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure-Track) Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706607 Closing: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance in the Woodbury School of Business. We are seeking a colleague whose first commitment is to teaching and who will help keep the finance curriculum current as the discipline changes. Financial practice is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, alternative data, digital assets, and modern analytics tools are altering what graduates need to know when they enter the profession. We want a faculty member who will revise existing courses and develop new ones in response. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, maintain an active research agenda sufficient to...

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor - Physics Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706760 Closing: 12/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Join Utah Valley University as an Assistant Professor of Physics and contribute to a dynamic academic environment dedicated to student learning, discovery, and success. This faculty position includes a 12-credit teaching load each semester, offering the opportunity to teach a variety of courses, including upper- and lower-division courses, general elective courses, college service courses, laboratories, and majors' courses. Faculty are encouraged to bring a student-centered and engaging approach to instruction while participating in assessment, curriculum planning, instructional improvement, and other activities that enhance the quality of the educational experience. Through regular office hours, student...

Academic Advisor II Salary: $49,822.00 - $58,614.00 Annually Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff Job Number: FY2706802 Closing: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Student Affairs Position Announcement The College of Science Advising team at Utah Valley University is hiring an Advisor II, and we'd love to hear from you. You'll join a cohesive, supportive team that collaborates closely, shares ideas freely, and shows up for each other. In this role, you'll guide students through their academic paths, help them plan their degrees, and connect them with the resources they need to succeed. We're looking for someone with strong tech skills who enjoys finding better ways to work and feels comfortable taking the lead on projects from start to finish. This position supports math majors, but you don't need a math background to do it well. What matters most is a genuine interest in helping students and a willingness to...

Development Director, Woodbury School of Business Salary: $90,311.00 - $106,248.00 Annually Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff Job Number: FY2706774 Closing: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Inst Advancement & Marketing Position Announcement This is an exciting time to join UVU's Woodbury School of Business. Woodbury is a place where students don't just study business, they put it into practice. From students launching businesses through the Chelsea & Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute, to the nationally recognized Financial Planning and Wealth Management program and the new FinTech Center, the school is creating innovative, hands-on opportunities that prepare students for where business is headed next. The Director of Development will serve as a key philanthropic partner to the Dean, helping shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the school. This includes identifying the priorities...