Overview
Utah State University’s Technology, Design, and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time lecturer or professional practice assistant professor to support the Business Technology Technical Certificate program at the Eastern campus in Price, Utah. Beginning in August 2026, this non-tenure‑track role carries a 95% teaching and 5% service appointment. The faculty member will play a key role in the initiation and implementation of successful business classes that align with technical certificates and stack into associate and bachelor’s degree programs, and will be expected to contribute to sustainable enrollment in the classes they teach. The department will transition to the School of Professional and Technical Education in the upcoming academic year. Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
- Will serve as part of the Business program team and will be responsible for collaborating with other instructors of the team.
- Ensure that the assigned Business classes are held in compliance with all federal regulations, University and State rules, and departmental policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance and skill development.
- Teach courses as per the program curriculum and schedule.
- Deliver classroom instruction and foster a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborate with CTE Pathway Programs for student recruitment efforts.
- Availability to teach morning, afternoon, evening, online, hybrid, and off-campus classes, when scheduled, as part of the regular teaching assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, staff, peers, and administrators clearly, effectively, and professionally in both oral and written form.
- Commitment to working with administrators, faculty, and staff to increase support and success for students.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt instructional techniques to accommodate varied learning styles and a variety of teaching modalities, including distance education.
- Participate in program and subject area improvement tasks, such as assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
- Meet deadlines for submittal of syllabi, census rosters, and grades
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Education:
- Earned MS or MA, or higher in Business, or a closely related field (completed by date of appointment). Two or more years of teaching experience.
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- Earned MS or MA, or higher in Business, or a closely related field (completed by date of appointment). Five or more years of industry experience working with a company or companies in the field of Business operations, communications, finance, accounting, entrepreneurialism, or similar activities.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to succeed in teaching at the university level and a willingness to work to become a better instructor.
- An ability to accommodate varying student learning needs through experiential lab and hands-on learning, lecture, self-directed learning, online
- learning, and capstone projects.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of online learning systems, such as Canvas or equivalent.
- Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
- Dynamic interpersonal skills and a commitment as a team member; ability to foster consensus and collaboration.
- Strong desire to help students succeed.
Preferred requirements:
- Prior higher education teaching experience
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2) Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3) Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
4) Three professional references with contact information to be typed at the beginning of the application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) provides instruction to students seeking a certificate, an associate’s, or a baccalaureate degree. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in fields such as business, cosmetology, health professions, machinery, protective services, transportation, and technology. TDTE certificates and degrees are available across the USU statewide system. Students are encouraged to enhance their education through hands-on application using specialized classrooms and laboratories throughout the state. Additionally, various industries and communities are served by career and technical (vocational) certifications offered through the department as the Technical College of Utah State University. For more information about the TDTE department, please visit: https://qanr.usu.edu/tdte/.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.
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