Adjunct Instructor - Construction Technology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching
Job Number: FY2504446
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Smith College of Engineering & Tech
Opening Date: 06/24/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 9:59 AM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Applicant Support:

Continuous Search:
** This position is posted on a continuous recruitment basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.*
* Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct instructor for the Construction Technology department.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses in the field of study.
• Plans, prepares and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabus, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and Lab materials) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in laboratories using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in construction management or a closely related area, and five years of teaching experience, and five years of construction management experience in the United States.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate field of study.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.

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.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in construction management or a closely related area, and five years of teaching experience, and five years of construction management experience in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?