Faculty - Lecturer - Teacher Education

Secondary Education Lecturer Position

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer faculty position as a Secondary Education faculty with expertise in classroom management, educational technology, and/or assessment of teaching quality in the Secondary & Special Education Department. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of teacher education principles and practices as well as relevant K-12 teaching experience.

This individual will teach undergraduate courses in secondary education and related subjects aligned with their expertise. The position will begin on August 1st, 2026.

UVU's School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals that are open to new platforms for teaching and learning.

The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU, located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting.

The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

The application must include a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript(s) and statement of teaching philosophy.

• Teach professional level courses. Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary. Maintain student-centered approach to education. Teaches up to 30 credit hours between Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability and performance. Conference with students regarding coursework, field work, and academic endeavors. Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, public school teachers, administration, and other education stakeholders. Participate in the school accreditation process. Serve on committees and attend faculty and other meetings as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in a field closely related to the field of instruction
• At least two years of relevant K-12 teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctorate degree in a field closely related to the field of instruction
• At least two years of college/university teaching experience
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification
• K-12 leadership experience
• Expertise in teaching classroom management and/or disciplinary literacy
Documents Needed to Apply
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Graduate Transcript(s)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Knowledge

• Content required to teach relevant courses
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques
• Current in research, instructional theory, methods, strategies, assessments, technology, innovations and techniques in preservice teacher education including clinical programming and teacher performance assessment

Skills

• Work collaboratively and effectively with students and community partners
• Demonstrate excellence in teamwork by contributing to a high-performing, collaborative culture across the department, School of Education, and university in support of student and program achievement
• Human relations skills including working with all individuals, including multilingual students
• Manage a productive teaching/learning environment
• Support preservice teachers in performance assessments
• Provide timely and effective feedback
• Demonstrated research skills
• Evidence of successful teaching, research productivity, service and commitment to professional development

Abilities

• Work…