Professional Practice Assistant Professor

About the role

The College of Engineering at Utah State University seeks applicants for a full-time academic-year, (9-month) Professional Practice Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) in support of the college’s first-year Engineering Foundations Program. The position will report to the Associate Dean for Academics and will be administratively housed in one of the college’s departments (Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Computing) based on the candidate’s educational and professional background.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses to support Engineering Foundations program and other classes as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academics.
• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure consistency in delivery of engineering foundation and core courses at statewide locations.
• Develop and lead initiatives to enhance the retention of students in the college.
• Other duties as assigned by the associate dean and/or department head.

Qualifications

• B.S. and M.S. in an engineering discipline.
• Ability to teach introductory courses in the engineering foundation program (introduction to engineering, and programming for engineers).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team, especially with undergraduate engineering students.
• Excellent ability to teach and mentor students individually and in groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Prior experience with teaching undergraduate engineering courses.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Names and contact information of three professional references as part of your Candidate Profile.
• Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Teaching Philosophy."
• Cover letter to be typed/past at the end of your application under "Cover Letter."

Advertised Salary

Commensurate With Education And Experience, Plus Excellent Benefits.

College/Department Highlights

The College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. The college offers 23 academic programs. Over 2,000 students are enrolled in the college with over 300 Bachelor of Science degrees awarded annually. The college is home to five academic departments, in addition to the highly renowned Utah Water Research Laboratory and the National Science Foundation-sponsored ASPIRE Engineering Research Center for sustainable electrified transportation. Each year, our college welcomes over 2,000 undergraduates and 350 graduate students from across Utah and around the globe, and over 300 Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded annually. The college offers five ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degrees, an ABET-accredited computer science degree, and 17 accredited graduate degree programs. In 2025, the college generated $56 million in research expenditures. Our award-winning faculty regularly secure competitive funding, and our students excel at national design and scholarships challenges.

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.