Electrical Engineer II

Lecturer:
Design, Drafting, and Manufacturing – USU Eastern

Requisition :

Number of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Price

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full‑Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department: Technology Design & Technical Education

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

The Technology, Design, and Technical Education Department of Utah State University seeks candidates for a full‑time, academic‑year (9‑month), non‑tenure‑track term lecturer position in the Engineering, Drafting, and Design Technology (EDDT) certificate program. The position is 95% teaching and 5% service, with an anticipated start in August 2026. The lecturer will teach technical drafting, design, and 3D modeling courses and will be based at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah.

Courses may be delivered face‑to‑face, via broadcast to statewide campuses, or online.

• Teach and support courses in the USU EDDT program with an emphasis on the Technical Certificate (TC), focusing on foundational drafting and technical design skills that prepare students for entry‑level drafting careers.
• Provide instruction in technical sketching, orthographic and pictorial projection, scaling, isometric drawings, section views, and the creation of clear, standards‑based technical drawings. May also introduce basic 2D and 3D modeling concepts, emphasizing spatial reasoning, design intent, and creative problem‑solving.
• Comfortable with teaching drafting fundamentals, understanding technical drawing standards, and familiar with common 2D/3D modeling software; expertise in a specific platform is not required.
• Collaborate with program faculty, teach diverse student populations (including concurrent and non‑traditional students), and participate in departmental and university service.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate of Completion (minimum 900‑hour/30‑credit, or equivalent) in drafting, modeling, or design from a postsecondary institution.
• At least three years of industry or related experience performed to recognized industry standards, focusing on drafting and/or design.
• Up to one additional year of postsecondary education may be substituted for one year of qualifying work experience.
• Solid Works CAD Design Associate (CSWA) credential, or the ability to obtain the certification within one year of hire date.
• Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User (ACU), or the ability to obtain the certification within one year of hire date.
• Practical experience and/or certification in one of the following programs:
  AutoCAD, Solid Works, Fusion 360, Revit, Inventor, Blender.
• In‑depth understanding of drafting standards and conventions standardized by ASME Y14.2 and ASME Y14.5.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting, design, or a closely related field from an accredited school.
• Experience teaching drafting and design at the postsecondary level.
• CSWA credential.
• Experience with additive manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teaching‑focused candidate who understands and is committed to the mission of USU Eastern.
• Willingness to improve instructional effectiveness and personal technical skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with co‑workers.
• Commitment to student success.
• Effective written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to set specific departmental goals and develop related curriculum.
• Ability to work as part of an instructional team; individual needs are subordinate to team goals.
• Ability to create 2D mechanical prints and 3D models from provided or existing objects.
• Ability to convert 2D mechanical prints from 3D models, and vice versa.

• Current Resume/CV (education, employment, certifications, awards, memberships).
• Cover Letter (elaborate on qualifications).
• Unofficial electronic copy of transcripts.
• Teaching Philosophy statement (1–2 pages).
• List of three professional references with contact information.

Other materials may be helpful but are not required: examples of prints and models, student evaluations, sample syllabi, course…