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Temporary Instructor

Utah State University
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 17, 2025


Temporary Instructor

Requisition ID: 2025-8743
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Science
Department: Computer Science
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview
The Department of Computer Science, in the College of Science at Utah State University (USU), invites applications for a Temporary Instructor position at the Logan campus. This is a two-year position that will begin in August 2025, with the potential for a permanent role based on funding and performance. The department is interested in fusing innovative teaching and learning pedagogies to develop foundational computer science curriculum in multiple delivery methods including face-to-face, broadcast, online, and blended formats.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding potential for student engagement, leadership in undergraduate or graduate course development, excellence in teaching and mentoring, and complement the Computer Science department's current educational strengths.

Teaching responsibilities include delivering undergraduate courses in multiple delivery methods (face-to-face, broadcast, online, and blended formats) to both lower-level and upper-level undergraduates and non-traditional students. Course mastery is sought in several of the following areas: Python, Java, C++, web applications, cloud computing, mobile applications, desktop GUI development, UI/UX design, operating systems, software engineering, programming language, and compiler construction. The Department of Computer Science is especially interested in candidates committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, developing student outcomes and assessments, as well as promoting an environment of diversity and excellence through service, teaching, and research.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • M.S. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
  • Ability to serve as a mentor, advisor, and role model to students
  • Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues
  • Excellent oral, written, and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline (to be considered as a Temporary Assistant Professor)
  • Successful prior teaching experience
  • Successful prior online or distance education experience
  • Experience with different learning technologies


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  2. Two Page Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in theCandidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  3. University Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  4. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

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

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and 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

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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.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs 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 Matthew Pinner, 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
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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