Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Engineering at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time position in Mechanical Engineering. The preferred candidate will possess either a Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, with expertise in the areas of solid mechanics and materials science. Candidates with a Ph.D. will be considered for the tenure-track Associate Professor position. Candidates with an M.S. will be considered for the Instructor of the Practice position. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online athttps://mech.utahtech.edu/.

• Instructor of the Practice:
  • Teach 30 workload credits per academic year (15 in Fall semester and 15 in Spring semester)
  • Maintain regular office hours for courses, labs, and/or design projects.
  • Maintain availability for and assist with end-of-year design competitions/showcases.
  • Perform defined campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, service on committees, outreach programs, and other responsibilities as defined by university policy.
• Assistant Professor:
  • Teach 24 workload credits per academic year (12 in Fall semester and 12 in Spring semester).
  • Engage in six (6) workload credits of service per academic year. Service may include, but is not limited to, research, service to the department or university, professional development, STEM outreach, and industry collaboration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field required for Instructor of the Practice position.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field required for tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
• Applicants who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) are invited to apply if the degree will be completed prior to August 2025.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach students in and out of the classroom. A teaching demonstration will be required of all finalists prior to hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with students and other faculty members.
• Candidates with industry experience are preferred.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $70,000-$74,000 for professional-track and $80,000-$85,000 for tenure-track applicant, 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 https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins April 2, 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 (435) 652-7520.

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 renown 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 doctoral, 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:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.