Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Quest

sense of belonging at the University of Utah with connections across campus, and move students on the path of major declaration and degree pathway confirmation. Quest courses are single semester stand-alone courses taken most often in the student's first year at the University. Quest includes integrated campus partners within their courses (for example, Academic Librarians, Career Coaches, etc.) to offer a high impact learning experience. All Quest courses meet University Baccalaureate and General Education requirements and focus on the General Education Learning Outcomes, especially around the ethical dimensions of problem solving and action. Course sections are currently capped at small sizes and are highly interactive with special experiences such as research symposia, team projects, and common read experiences included. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. Candidates should have a record of excellent and innovative teaching. Successful candidates will be committed to working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and to enhancing first year and undergraduate education and success. This position will commence with a two-year appointment term. Continuation beyond this initial period will be based on teaching evaluations, course reviews, and program needs. The position begins in Quest as Assistant Professor (Lecturer) and may be appointed to and promoted within Lectureship ranks after 5 years of teaching. Responsibilities: The instructor will teach three to four sections of Quest courses each semester. Exact assignment and student population depends on enrollment and program needs. Course descriptions are available on the Quest website. In addition to teaching their assigned courses and holding weekly office hours, Quest instructors are expected to engage in service, including serving on faculty and university committees, attending Quest faculty meetings and events, working with Quest students in Quest Leadership Intern roles, working with the integrated partners assigned to their courses, engaging in professional development activities, and other program service. Department: 00023 - Quest Learning Community City: Salt Lake City, UT Track: Non Tenure Track Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Requisition Number: PRN01501CF To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9805071 ""> https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208854 The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu . je-f061c0e29f404df98a92bba84ee67ebd