"Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Mechatronics"

Job Details

Position Announcement

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechatronics or professional-track Instructor of the Practice of Mechatronics position, to begin Fall Semester (or July) 2026. The preferred candidate will possess a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechatronics or a related discipline. More information about the Engineering Department (and their degrees offered) can be found online at https://mech.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits (if tenure-track) or 30 credits (if professional-track) of lecture and laboratory courses in mechatronics or engineering courses each academic year.
• Involve undergraduate students in research and/or experiential learning projects.
• Contribute to the developing programs and emphases in Mechatronics.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures.
• Perform institutional service and scholarship as defined by University policy and procedure (if tenure-track).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechatronics preferred. Candidates with related degrees will also be considered. Applicants who are ABD are invited to apply, if degree will be completed prior to August 2026.
• Prior teaching experience in core mechatronics courses preferred; candidates with adequate teaching assistant experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with SCADA experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with relevant industry experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork.
• An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is desirable.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track or professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $87,000 - $92,000 for Assistant Professor and $76,000 - $79,000 for Instructor of the Practice, 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 plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 9, 2026 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate’s teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: 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 1911 as 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. Click here to learn more about the University.