Position Announcement
Utah Valley University invites applications for a faculty lecturer position in Electrical and Computer Engineering to begin January 1, 2027.
The electrical and computer engineering lecturer teaches undergraduate courses, such as circuit theory, electronic systems lab, engineering analysis, and applied probability and statistics for engineers. The faculty member attends and participates in department meetings and may serve on department committees related to their area of expertise and teaching.
Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.
The department will accept qualified applicants but is particularly interested in applicants with experience who can legally work in the United States. The department will accept qualified applicants in all fields of electrical and computer engineering, including power systems, parallel and distributed systems, mobile systems, control systems, electromagnetic and transmission lines, embedded systems, neural networks, communication systems, VLSI design, digital signal processing, electronics, networking and security, image processing, robotics, programming languages, and computer architecture.
Will teach students to understand and appreciate Electrical and Computer Engineering topics. Design laboratory courses and prepare laboratory instructional materials. Cultivate a student-centered learning environment and help students succeed. Assess teaching results and apply results to improve courses, laboratories, curriculum, and teaching effectiveness. Coordinate and participate in recruitment activities for the Department.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The recently constructed Scott M. Smith Engineering and Technology Building opened on January 6, 2026. Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
- Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
- Serves the department by attending departmental meetings and serving on department committees related to their area of expertise and teaching.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and applied research, mentoring, and course development.
- Preference goes to applicants with practical experience in the electrical engineering and computer engineering areas.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge, expertise, and experience in subject matter and content in the areas of computer engineering and electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of outcomes assessment processes.
Skills
- Experience in developing and teaching courses.
- Excellent pedagogical skills, including those that build an engaging, supportive learning environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Curriculum development skills.
- Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
- Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability and performance.
- Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
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.
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.
