Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Physics

Utah Tech University • St. George 84770, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Department within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Instructor of the Practice of Physics to begin Spring Semester (January 2027). The department is seeking educators dedicated to offering students immersive experiences. More information about the Engineering Department can be found online at https://mech.utahtech.edu/.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Ph.D. in Physics or related field (Assistant Professor) or M.S. in Physics or related field (Instructor of the Practice).
• Candidates with a B.S. in Physics or related field that have relevant industry experience and/or a M.S. degree in a non-related field will also be considered.
• Teaching experience with demonstrated ability of successful teaching including laboratory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits (Assistant Professor) or 30 credits (Instructor of the Practice) of lecture and/or laboratory courses annually.
• 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.
• Attend department, college, and division faculty meetings; work with other faculty in program management and adhere to University policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• retirement plan contributions
• undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree