Faculty - Tenure-Track, Transportation Technologies

About the role

Position Announcement The Department of Applied Engineering and Transportation Technologies invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin January 2027. The Transportation Technologies faculty member develops and teaches undergraduate lecture, laboratory, project-based, and experiential courses in one or more transportation technology areas: mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, networked, diagnostic, control, and integrated systems found in modern transportation and related technology platforms. The faculty member collaborates with industry partners to enhance curriculum, student learning, and workforce readiness. The faculty member engages in scholarly and professional activities that support the mission of the university, department, and profession. In addition, the faculty member provides service to the department, college, university, and profession. The faculty member contributes to education that develops students’ ability to analyze system performance, interpret technical information, diagnose problems, and apply effective solutions using industry-standard tools, equipment, and software. The faculty member maintains currency with evolving technologies, industry practices, and recognized industry competencies and credentials. Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to create effective learning environments and activities that help students achieve established learning outcomes through applied, project-based, and experiential learning. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and technical expertise to apply. The Applied Engineering and Transportation Technologies Department offers the Transportation Technologies Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.), and industry-aligned certificates that prepare students for careers and advancement in transportation and related technology industries. The A.A.S. develops a broad technical foundation in integrated systems before students advance into industry-aligned areas of specialization. The B.A.S. builds upon this foundation through advanced study in applied engineering, systems integration, diagnostics, controls, data analysis, operations, and emerging technologies, preparing graduates for advanced technical, supervisory, and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives and student learning outcomes for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.