"Faculty - Lecturer, U.S. History"

Job Description

Position Announcement

The Department of History and Political Science at Utah Valley University invites applications to apply for the Lecturer in U.S. History position beginning 12 August 2026. Lectureship is renewable, subject to university approval. Teaching load is 5/5. A Ph.D. in U.S. History must be completed by the date of appointment. The successful candidate will teach lower-division survey classes in U.S. history. The candidate may also teach lower-division courses in U.S. economic history and at least one upper-division class in U.S. history. Experience teaching at the college or university level is preferred. Daytime, in-person teaching is required, though some teaching may take place online depending on the applicants' experience. Utah residency is required by the time of appointment.

Position comes with a competitive salary and benefits. Utah Valley University is an open-enrollment state university that strongly emphasizes teaching and is a nationally-recognized institution for high-impact pedagogy. UVU serves approximately 43,000 students and is located on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains in Orem, Utah, 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing their approach to teaching, CV, graduate transcript (official or unofficial), student evaluations (if available), and contact information for two references.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Jenna Nigro, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History and Political Science, Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, jenna.nigro@uvu.edu.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and teach courses and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Teach, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in a classroom setting via demonstrations, discussion, experiential learning activities, and visual aids.
• Provide evaluations of learning through written and performance tests.
• Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a doctorate degree in a related field to the coursework being taught.
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the college or university level is preferred.

Application Requirements:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Graduate Transcript
4. Student Evaluations
5. Contact Information for Two References

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and methodology of teaching techniques.
• Skills in maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a friendly, creative collaboration with faculty.