Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor - IT/Cybersecurity

Overview

The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University (USU) offers a non-tenure track faculty position as a Lecturer, or Professional Practice Assistant Professor, in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. As part of USU's land grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state, this position will be physically located at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah.

This position begins in the Spring Semester (January) of 2025 (or until filled). This is a full-time academic-year appointment (nine-month academic year with possible summer teaching) located at the USU Eastern Campus. This position involves 90% teaching and advising duties and 10% service and professional engagement. This is a new position and programmatic initiative. Continued appointments will be based upon successful program initiation and ongoing student support. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

 

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach and participate in developing undergraduate curriculum in Information and Computer Technology. 
• Instruction will involve both face-to-face and electronic delivery within the USU campus system.
• Course responsibilities may include Security and Digital Forensics, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery and Business Resumption, Network Administration, and other related courses. 
• Some evening teaching will be required.
• The position also requires active involvement in academic and professional organizations, university service participation, and local community engagement.
• A commitment to partnering with local industry partners and the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College to develop programs that meet workforce development needs within the region will be necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Lecturer: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Computer Technology, database management, Information/Cyber security assurance, or a closely related field. This will be a nine-month, non-tenure track teaching and service position. 

 

Professional Practice Assistant Professor: This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.  The nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position will be primarily teaching with some service and possible research responsibilities. 

  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent relevant applied work experience in one or more of the abovementioned fields.
• Teaching experience in undergraduate courses in the fields listed above.
• Evidence of scholarly writing ability.
• Demonstrated experience designing websites and producing various types of digital media.
• Demonstrated experience with web development, Python, and other programming languages.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Linux and Windows-based operating systems.
• Demonstrated experience with computer networking and design, Cisco background helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum for online, broadcast, and face-to-face instruction.
• Experience helping students learn through lab, lecture, and “hands-on” projects or portfolios.
• Teaching-focused candidates who understand and are committed to meeting the needs of local communities and fulfilling the mission of a Land Grant University.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and peers.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate various student learning styles.
• Committed to professional growth and development activities to remain current in the discipline and to recognize future trends.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

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

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

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

University Highlights

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

Notice of Non-discrimination

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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

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

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023