Salary: See Position Description
Location : Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 27FAC701-1
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Announcement

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time Instructor of the Practice in Engineering Labs position to begin Spring Semester (January 2027). Come join an active group of educators dedicated to offering students immersive experiences with lab courses, facilitating UTXplore projects, and equipment training. More information about the Engineering Department can be found online at
Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits of laboratory and/or lecture courses in the Engineering Department each academic year.
• Maintain labs and lab equipment within the Engineering Department.
• Ensure engineering labs are compliant with university, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Provide prototyping guidance to students involved in UTXplore, capstone, design practicum, and research projects.
• Attend department, college, and division faculty meetings; work with other faculty in program management and adhere to University policy and procedures.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, functioning as an advisor to students, and performing university service and scholarship as defined by academic policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.S. in an engineering discipline, or related field, required. Candidates with a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline that have relevant work experience and/or a M.S. degree in a non-related field will also be considered.
• Relevant industry experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment, whether machining, controllers, or electronic testing equipment, is preferred.
• A strong prototyping background is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in engineering or related courses preferred.
• A strong commitment to and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is desirable.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service, with pay and benefits begins January 1, 2027. Annual salary of $83,000-$86,000 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 under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins September 28, 2026; 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.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.