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Location : Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 27FAC924-1
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
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). Come join an active group of educators dedicated to offering students immersive experiences. More information about the Engineering Department can be found online at
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.

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 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.

Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service, with pay and benefits begins January 1, 2027. Annual salary of $58,000-$61,000 for Instructor of the Practice, and $64,000-$67,000 for Assistant Professor depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins September 28, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.
Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.
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Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.