Lecturer - Data Engineering

Overview

The Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track nine-month Lecturer, with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2026. This position is located on the Logan Main Campus.

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in modern data engineering, covering scalable data pipelines, cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and modern data architectures, including lakes, lake houses, and warehouses. Courses will emphasize data modeling, performance optimization, and building production-ready systems that support decision-making.

The candidate will design and continually refine the curriculum to reflect evolving industry techniques, tools, and platforms. They will also develop innovative, applied learning experiences that integrate real-world datasets, cloud environments, and enterprise-scale architectures. The role also includes a strong emphasis on mentoring students in the Analytics Solutions Center, a center within the Huntsman School of Business that offers rigorous experiential learning opportunities connecting interdisciplinary student teams with real-world problems from partner companies and organizations.

Successful candidates will bring industry experience, a passion for teaching, and a proven track record of excellence in mentoring. They will also demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and staying current with emerging data engineering technologies.

• Industry experience designing scalable, production-level data systems.
• Experience teaching in a college or university setting.
• Cloud certifications or other professional credentials.
• Experience mentoring students in applied, project-based environments.
• Evidence of curriculum innovation or development of new academic programs or certificates.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.
• Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits.

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.

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

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