Job Details

Faculty - Lecturer - Teacher Education

Position Number: 6214146
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Faculty - Lecturer - Teacher Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2504228
Closing: 5/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites applications for a one-year Teacher Education full-time non-tenure track faculty position to teach general teacher education courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of teacher education principles and practices as well as several years of relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in teacher education and other courses as deemed appropriate and per their training and experience. This individual will supervise student teachers, interns, and field students in their clinical experience. The position will begin August 1st, 2025.

UVU's School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require team players that are open to new platforms for teaching and learning. More information about Utah Valley University can be obtained at www.uvu.edu and the UVU School of Education at www.uvu.edu/education .

The UVU School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education, a minor in autism studies, graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah. UVU is an open enrollment, public university that offers highly competitive benefits, while being located near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country.

Summary of Responsibilities

Duties will include:

Teach and prepare undergraduate teacher education courses
Supervise student teachers, interns, and field students
Conference with students regarding coursework, fieldwork, and academic endeavors
Collaborate on department business, including the progression of students in the program
Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught
Follows professional ethical standards

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in a field closely related to Teacher Education
Earned relevant professional license or credentials
At least two years of relevant K-12 teaching experience or related work with K-12 age students.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of college/university teaching experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Current research, instructional theory, methods, strategies, assessments, innovations and techniques in pre-service teacher education including clinical programming
Competencies to work effectively with all students and colleagues
Content and skills required to teach relevant courses
Manage a productive teaching/learning environment
Support prospective education professionals
Provide timely and effective feedback
Work collaboratively with students, university and school colleagues, and community
Human relations skills including working with individuals from all backgrounds
Work effectively in an environment that values exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results
Utilize the university course management system
Create a welcoming and engaged student-centered environment
Communicate and relate positively with colleagues, students, and school personnel
Uphold professional and ethical teaching standards
Engage with students and colleagues in critical professional issues and innovations

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4932866/faculty-lecturer-teacher-education

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