The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) at Utah State University is searching for a candidate to fill a faculty position as a Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor in the Engineering, Drafting, and Design Technology for the career pathway for students in Southeastern Utah. This hire will specifically support the Engineering Drafting and Design and Additive Manufacturing certificates, primarily serving southeastern Utah and supporting the Utah State University Statewide system with stackable associate degree offerings throughout the USU Statewide campus system

This position is a full-time, nine-month (academic-year) term appointment with additional summer months available to advance our programmatic efforts. The instructor teaching will focus on mechanical drafting and innovative additive manufacturing processes. This position involves 90% teaching and advising duties and 10% service and professional engagement.

Estimated start date is January 1, 2025.

• Develop a new generation manufacturing curriculum that systematically advances from Technical Education Certificates, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) to Bachelor of Science (BS) within a statewide campus system
• Collaborate with department staff and faculty to promote a manufacturing program that first responds and then guides the additive manufacturing process for industry growth and diversification
• Support and collaborate with the machine tool technology curriculum and teaching processes that incorporate manual and automated machining processes for workforce skill development
• Improve and implement an engineering drafting & design program that focuses on mechanical and product development from design to production, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies
• Advance strategies to assess and resolve manufacturing barriers in Utah and the nation using industry partners in shared teaching/development workspace
• Recognize and respond to shifting economic policies and societal attitudes toward manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Lecturer Qualifications:
  • A.S., A.S. or B.S. degree, or higher, in manufacturing technology-based curriculum or a closely related field from an accredited school.
    At least three years of industry or related experience where work is performed to a recognized industry standard practice. Up to two years of post-secondary education in a related field may be substituted for work experience.
  • Teaching-focused candidate who understands and is committed to an instructional role and mission of the Technology, Design, and Technical Education department.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve instructional effectiveness and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.

• Professional Practice Assistant Professor Qualifications:
  • In addition to the qualifications listed above:
  • S. degree or higher in a manufacturing technology-focused curriculum or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years experience teaching secondary or postsecondary students in a technical education setting
• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing processes

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. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The Technology, Design, and Technical Education Department offers undergraduate programs (certificate-level, AAS, AS, and BS degrees) that focus on developing students’ knowledge and capabilities through hands-on experiences in the classroom. Majors in the department include the various Associate of Applied Science programs to align with technical certificates, as well as the bachelor’s degree programs in Engineering Technology, Outdoor Product Design and Development, and Technology Systems, including an emphasis in Information and Computer Technology. These degrees provide a stackable pathway that can begin in the secondary school system, to the Utah Technical Colleges, to associate level work with Utah State University, and to the BS in Technology Systems. This pathway provides students with marketable skills and experiences that prepare them for successful careers with multiple completion points along their academic path.  The successful candidate will teach courses in support of all of these programs but will be significantly involved in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity content area.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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