Instructor of the Practice in Engineering Labs

The College of Science, Engineering & Technology at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice in Engineering Labs position, to begin Fall Semester (or August) 2023. Come join an active group of educators dedicated to offering students immersive experiences with lab courses, facilitating Engineering Design Day projects, and training in a variety of prototyping techniques. More information about the Engineering Department (and their degrees offered) can be found online at .

• Teach 30 credits of laboratory and/or lecture courses in the Engineering Department each academic year.
• Maintain labs and lab equipment within the Engineering Department.
• Ensure engineering labs are compliant with university, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Provide prototyping guidance to students involved in design day, capstone, design practicum, and research projects.
• Involve undergraduate students in research and experiential-learning projects.
• Attend department, college, and division faculty meetings; work with other faculty in program management and adhere to University policy and procedures.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, functioning as an advisor to students, and performing university service and scholarship as defined by academic policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, required. Candidates with a B.S. degree in engineering with relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Relevant industry experience is preferred.
• A strong prototyping background is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in engineering or related courses preferred.
• A strong commitment to and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is desirable.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2023, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2023. Annual salary of $70,000+ depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 27, 2023; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

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