What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SCIENCES position at Utah Tech University?
Position Announcement
The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position, starting Fall Semester 2025. The department, located within the College of Education, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary activities on campus and is the home for both the Integrated Studies (INTS) and the Individualized Studies (INDS) baccalaureate degree programs. Most information about the department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online at .
Responsibilities
- Teaching : Teach a variety of undergraduate courses within the department's curriculum, including core courses, topics courses, and capstone courses. The successful candidate will have opportunities to teach in person and online, with an emphasis in online teaching.
- Scholarship : Engage in scholarly research and publication in their field of expertise, contributing to the department's reputation for excellence in research.
- Curriculum Development : Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement innovative interdisciplinary curricula that address current challenges and emerging trends, with a focus on online learning pedagogies.
- Mentorship : Provide mentorship to undergraduate students, fostering their intellectual growth and professional development.
- Service : Contribute to the department, college, and university through service on committees and other academic activities. Participate in university and departmental recruitment and retention initiatives.
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $68,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer / overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See employee-benefits / under Benefits Summary for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Application review begins January 27, 2025 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office .
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY : Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of active learning. active life and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and / or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and / or the University's non-discrimination policies :
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Salary : $68,000
