Applied Physics Instructor of the Practice

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Utah Tech University 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 Engineering Department emphasizes active learning and hands-on experiences for students.

The position offers 9-month appointments with salary ranges and comprehensive benefits, with summer overload possibilities and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• 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 an unrelated 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field (Assistant Professor)

M.S. in Physics or related field (Instructor of the Practice)

B.S. in Physics or related field with industry experience

Job description

Utah Tech University 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 Engineering Department emphasizes active learning and hands-on experiences for students.

The position offers 9-month appointments with salary ranges and comprehensive benefits, with summer overload possibilities and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and dependents.