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Professional Practice Assistant Professor
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 May 19, 2026 | |
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Professional Practice Assistant Professor Requisition ID: 2026-10338 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Engineering Department: Dean-Engineering Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. Overview 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) in support of the college's first-year Engineering Foundations Program. The position will report to the Associate Dean for Academics and 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 be primarily responsible for teaching classes to support the Engineering Foundations program, the college's common first-year curriculum. These include but are not limited to introduction to engineering and programming for engineers. Additional teaching responsibilities may include fundamental engineering classes at the sophomore or junior level and discipline-specific classes based on the candidate's background. The faculty member will teach in a range of teaching delivery modalities including in-person, hybrid, connect, online, and virtual, and will work closely with faculty across statewide campuses to ensure consistency in curriculum, learning outcomes, and student experience. The candidate is expected to have strong focus on first-year success and retention of engineering students. This position has an anticipated start date of August 17, 2026. For full consideration, please submit applications by June 30, 2026. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. ADA 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. College/Department Highlights The College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. The college offers 23 academic programs. Over 2,000 students are enrolled in the college with over 300 Bachelor of Science degrees awarded annually. The college is home to five academic departments, in addition 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 over 2,000 undergraduates and 350 graduate students from across Utah and around the globe, and over 300 Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded annually. 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/. University Highlights 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 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10338/professional-practice-assistant-professor/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination 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 or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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