"P/T Instructors for Human Development Course"

Position Announcement

This is a job announcement for specific part-time instructor needs in the Utah Tech University Family Studies and Human Development (FSHD) Department for Fall 2026. The department specifically needs instructors to teach Human Development Lifespan (FSHD 1500). Up to three sections are available. Two are in-person courses available on a) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00-10:50am and b) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00-11:50am. There is also an online b-block section-this class meets for only the second half of the semester. One part-time instructor may teach all of these sections. Description of the course is found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/courses/fcs/. Information about the department can be found online at https://fshd.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned, under the direction of the Dean/Department Chair. A course catalog by major, division, and discipline is found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/courses/fcs/. Preference will be given to those who have experience with and can teach face-to-face, online or blended courses.
• Hold office hours and meet with students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Attend and/or complete required trainings by the University (usually assigned in your first semester teaching, then annually thereafter), as well as completing any additional trainings, as needed and determined by the department. Abide by all applicable executive orders, federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures relating to part-time instructors and general campus employment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field required, Ph.D. degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of course content required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach students with varied academic and cultural backgrounds, using a variety of instructional methods and apply best practices in the discipline.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
• Ability to use student-centered instructional strategies and techniques.
• Ability to motivate students and competently evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time instructor position, paid at $925 per credit hour and governed by University Policies 631 and 638. Free access to Employee Assistance Program thru Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities on-campus; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/ new-trailblazers/ for list of part-time employee benefits. Fall Semester 2026 starts on August 19, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications are reviewed upon receipt. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Jason Wilde (Jason.Wilde@utahtech.edu), Department Chair of FSHD:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
A completed application form https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/part-time- application/
Unofficial transcripts of highest college degree
Two letters of recommendation