Instructor Practice in English

Position Announcement

The Department of English at Utah Tech University (UT) in St.George, Utah invites applications for a full-time, Instructor ofthe Practice (professional track) position in English beginningfall semester 2027. At UT, Instructors of the Practice are considered Master Teachers. Instructors of the Practice are hiredas expert instructors with no scholarship expectations and nominalservice expectations. Professional track faculty are not on thetenure track, but these positions are continuing positions withrank advancement opportunities.

Instructors of the Practice teach a30-credit load, which typically is a 5-5 load. Any summer teachingor overload teaching during the fall or spring semesters isadditional work for additional compensation.

Utah Tech is an open-enrollment institution, and the English department provides the university with traditional General Education composition courses as well as corequisite and developmental reading and writing courses designed to help at-risk students succeed. Additional information about the English department, its faculty, and programs is found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach 30 credits of lower-division lecture courses each academic year, primarily in Composition. Opportunities for curriculum development are also available.
• Hold office hours, submit grades per University deadlines, and conduct required course evaluations.
• Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings. Workwith other faculty in program management.
• Adhere to university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in English or closely related discipline froman accredited college of university required;
  Ph.D. preferred. ABDmay be considered if degree is awarded prior to August 2027.
• Background in composition or related field preferred.
• Evidence of potential for successful teaching at the college level.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with and assist part-time laboratory instructors.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educationalexperience for our students.

Full-time(9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service withpay and benefits start July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $49,000depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching.

• Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance,employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plancontributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See  under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

Application review begins

October 26, 2026; position open until filled.

Utah Tech University is an open,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 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast 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.

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