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). The position 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. The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Dean for Academics Programs.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching core engineering classes that are taken by students from multiple majors across the college. These include but are not limited to: statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, numerical methods, and introductory courses in the engineering foundation program. Additional responsibilities will include faculty direction of the Engineering Tutoring Center and the Engineering Math Resource Center. The candidate will also develop and implement initiatives to enhance the math readiness of incoming first-year students.

This position has an anticipated start date in August 2026.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses in fundamental engineering topics as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.
• Providing faculty oversight of the Engineering Tutoring Center and the Engineering Math Resource Center.
• Developing and implementing effective methods both inside and outside the classroom to improve the math readiness of engineering students.
• Supporting initiatives to enhance the retention of students in engineering.
• Other duties as assigned by the associate dean and/or department head.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. and M.S. in an engineering discipline.
• Ability to teach core engineering classes like statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, numerical methods, and introductory courses in the engineering foundation program.
• 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.

Along with the online application, please include:

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

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

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. We are home 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 an average of 2,000 undergraduates and 350 graduate students from across Utah and around the globe. 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. For more information, please visit: https://engineering.usu.edu/.

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.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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 a reasonable accommodation 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. 

*updated 12/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

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:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025