Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Quest

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Quest

Details

The University of Utah's Quest program, which primarily serves
entering undergraduate students, seeks an career-line Assistant
Professor (Lecturer). The appointment will begin in the Fall of
2026, with annual renewal and/or expansion of the assignment
possible.

The mission of Quest is to support student success by helping
students successfully transition to the University, learn skills
and tools necessary for success in higher education, build a 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://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.

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