Computer Science Degree Jobs in Logan, UT (NOW HIRING)

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:

• Teaching courses to support Engineering Foundations program and other classes as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academics.
• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure consistency in delivery of engineering foundation and core courses at statewide locations.
• Develop and lead initiatives to enhance the retention of students in the college.
• Other duties as assigned by the associate dean and/or department head.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• B.S. and M.S. in an engineering discipline.
• Ability to teach introductory courses in the engineering foundation program (introduction to engineering, and programming for engineers).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team, especially with undergraduate engineering students.
• Excellent ability to teach and mentor students individually and in groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Prior experience with teaching undergraduate engineering courses.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please include:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
2. Names and contact information of three professional references as part of your Candidate Profile.
3. Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Teaching Philosophy."
4. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Cover Letter."

**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 in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
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 07/2026
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*updated 10/2025