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 Faculty position to be based in Price, UT at the USU Eastern Campus. This is a teaching-focused, non-tenure-track faculty position expected to be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. 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

• Teach undergraduate engineering courses with a primary focus on first- and second-year students, including foundational subjects such as statics, dynamics, introductory engineering, programming, basic electronics, and solid mechanics.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction in both in-person and remote formats, supporting access to engineering education across multiple campuses.
• Contribute to the Engineering Foundations program.
• Contribute to ABET accreditation activities.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, fostering academic success, retention, and progression into engineering degree programs.
• Create an engaging learning environment that supports a diverse student population, including rural, place-bound and first-generation students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the College of Engineering, and USU Eastern to ensure consistency and quality in course delivery across campuses.
• Engage in outreach and recruitment activities that promote engineering and STEM careers and pathways throughout the state, particularly in communities served by USU Eastern.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness, instructional innovation, and knowledge of engineering practice.
• Contribute to departmental, campus, and college service activities as appropriate for a Professor of Practice appointment.

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D., M.S., or M.E. degree in Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate engineering students, particularly at the first- and second-year levels.
• Prominent ability to clearly communicate and effectively teach foundational engineering concepts, including statics, dynamics, basic electronics, solid mechanics, and introductory courses that expose students to multiple engineering disciplines and essential problem-solving skills.
• Strong dedication to student success, including experience mentoring, advising, and supporting a diverse population of students in developing academic and professional skills.
• Ability to design, deliver, and continuously improve engaging, student-centered instruction across multiple teaching delivery modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines and campuses to ensure alignment and consistency in curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Commitment to promoting engineering education statewide and supporting outreach and pathway development for students at statewide campuses.