The Department of Design at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a specialization in User Interface (UI) and Digital Design, starting Fall Semester of 2024. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at .

• Teach 24 credit hours of lower and/or upper division undergraduate Design courses per academic year.
• Teach outreach courses and provide leadership for outreach courses, including Design School.
• Work with Department Chair, Dean, and other faculty in the Design department regarding curriculum and program development.
• Assist in hiring, mentoring, supervising, and assisting adjunct instructors.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, service on committees, outreach programs, and other responsibilities as defined by University Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• MFA in Design or related field preferred. Candidates with a BFA/B.S. in Design or closely related field will be considered for appointment to Acting Assistant Professor status, with the expectation that they would earn an MFA within two (2) years of hire.
• Demonstrated abilities and employment experience in Design and Design Thinking.
• Successful teaching experience at the college or university level, ideally with experience using active learning models of instruction, required.
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, prototyping, usability, and motion graphics.
• Five (5) years of experience in the design industry preferred; a professional portfolio of current work will be required.
• Ability to develop innovative curriculum and appropriate course content and teach under a variety of teaching situations including day, night, weekend, and online courses.
• Demonstrated ability with the tools and techniques required to innovate and solve design project challenges creatively.
• Excellent organizational, communication, training skills, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and contribute to a "team" concept.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues orally and in writing.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2024, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2024. Annual salary of $58,000+ depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 4, 2024; 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 their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). 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. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, 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 north 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 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - , 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.