"Faculty - Lecturer, Family Science"

Position Announcement

The Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University is currently seeking potential candidates for a one-year faculty lecturer position in the Family Science program to teach during the 2025 - 2026 academic year. This is a non-tenure track position and will include teaching five courses per fall and spring semester. Possible course topics might include Lifespan/Human Development, Parenting, Adult Development, Ethics for Family Interventions, Diverse Families, or other related Family Science courses.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach courses, and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Utilize student-focused and evidence-based pedagogy for engaged learning, as well as provide evaluation of learning through written and performance tests.
• Teach in-person, online, or hybrid formats as needed.
• Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Attend all department and program faculty meetings.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master's or doctoral degree in a related field to the coursework being taught. Special considerations will be granted for individuals with degrees in: Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Family and Consumer Science. Demonstration of successful teaching at the college or university level is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to design/deliver curriculum for any of the core Family Science courses, including Family Finance, Parenting, Human Development, or other Family Science courses. Experience teaching in-person, online, or hybrid formats. Experience teaching Family Science undergraduates.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcripts, SRI/Student Rating of Instruction.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge required to prepare and deliver course content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Excellence in teaching as demonstrated through effective instructional strategies and techniques in the classroom.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently orally and electronically with students.
• Healthy communication and engagement with students and faculty.