Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Business Education

About the role

The Department of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education (ASTE) at Utah State University invites applications for a 9-month position in the Business Education teacher preparation program, starting August 1, 2026. Depending on qualifications, this position may be filled as either a non-tenure-track Professional Practice appointment or a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Professional Practice role carries a workload of 90% teaching and 10% service. The tenure-track role includes 75% teaching, 20% research, and 5% service. This position is based in Brigham City and serves a regional area that includes Box Elder, Weber, Davis, and Morgan Counties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead faculty member for the USU Business Education program, providing strategic direction, coordination, and oversight of program initiatives.
• Teach the following Courses:
  • BSED 2510 - Orientation to Business Education
  • BSED 3150 - Methods for Business Education
  • BSED 3300 - Clinical Experience I in Business Education
  • BSED 4150 - Methods of Business, Finance, and Marketing Education
  • BSED 4300 - Clinical Experience II Business Education
  • BSED 5500 - Business Education Secondary Curriculum Seminar
  • BSED 5630 - Business Education Student Teaching
• Develop and implement innovative curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with USBE Business Education, CTE standards, and evolving workforce needs.
• Cultivate and sustain strong community engagement through partnerships with schools, businesses, and local organizations to promote the program, increase visibility, and create clear pathways for prospective students.
• Supervise students during field-based and clinical experiences to ensure effective learning and professional development.
• Integrate and support Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), such as DECA, FBLA, and Educators Rising, within coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, and professional levels.
• Collaborate with the Utah State University Brigham City campus, local schools, and community partners to advance business education and CTE initiatives, including outreach and industry engagement.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and service initiatives at the Utah State University Logan Campus.
• Contribute to the department, college, and university through service.

Qualifications

• Professional Practice Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track) Role:
  • Earned master’s degree in Business Education, Secondary Teacher Education, Career and Technical Education, or a closely related field with a focus in business education or teacher preparation. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of effective pedagogical practices and the ability to prepare and support preservice teachers, including instructional methods, assessment, and supervision of clinical or field-based experiences. (completed by date of appointment)
  • Minimum of three years of teaching or instructional experience at the secondary (middle or high school) level or in a closely related educational or workforce training setting (e.g., Career and Technical Education, postsecondary instruction, or industry training).
  • Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats and modalities, with emphasis on developing and implementing innovative courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and industry professionals.
  • Experience with or knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), such as DECA, FBLA, and Educators Rising.
• Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Role:
  • Earned doctoral degree in Business Education, Secondary Teacher Education, Career and Technical Education, or a closely related field with a focus in business education or teacher preparation. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of effective pedagogical practices and the ability to prepare and support preservice teachers, including instructional methods, assessment, and supervision of clinical or field-based experiences. (completed by date of appointment)
  • Minimum of three years of teaching or instructional experience at the secondary (middle or high school) level or in a closely related educational or workforce training setting (e.g., Career and Technical Education, postsecondary instruction, or industry training).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and industry professionals.
  • Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats and modalities, including evidence of developing and implementing innovative courses.
  • Evidence of, or strong potential for, developing a scholarly research agenda and extramural funding.
  • Experience with or knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), such as DECA, FBLA, and Educators Rising.

Preferred Qualifications

• For Both Tracks: Evidence of effective teaching at the postsecondary level.
• Experience with online teaching and program delivery.
• Experience supervising clinical or student teaching experiences.
• Engagement with professional organizations in Business Education or Career and Technical Education.

Additional Preferred Qualifications for Tenure-Track Candidates

• Established or emerging research agenda focused on Business Education, Career and Technical Education, or a closely related field.

Required Documents

• To be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”:
  • Three professional references with contact information to entered into the Candidate Profile
• Along with the online application, please attach:
  • A cover letter
  • One to two pages Teaching Philosophy: We are looking for evidence of a purposeful approach to teaching that is grounded in examples from your experience
  • For Tenure-Track Only: One to two pages Research Statement: We are looking for a summary of your past, present, and future research with an explanation of how your work contributes to the field, advances knowledge, and aligns with the mission of the department