Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor - Public Policy

Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor - Public
Policy

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706663

Closing: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The History and Political Science Department (HPS) at Utah Valley
University (UVU), housed in the College of Humanities and Social
Sciences (CHSS), invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or
Associate Professor position in Public Policy. The standard
teaching load for tenure-track faculty at UVU is four courses per
semester. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to
develop and establish curriculum, activities, processes, and
resources that support students' development of public policy
knowledge, skills, and values. The successful candidate will teach
lower-division courses as needed by the department and
upper-division courses in Public Policy or Public Administration,
with a preference for those candidates who can teach our Policy
Analysis course. The policy specialty is open, but expertise in
areas such as environmental, housing, energy, or transportation
policy is desired. The candidate may have the option to teach in
the online Master of Public Administration program within the
College of Health and Public Service (CHPS).

UVU offers extensive resources and workshops to expand and enhance
teaching abilities. The successful candidate is expected to use
pedagogical methods that emphasize student engagement, identify
measurable course objectives, and evaluate learning using methods
appropriate to the discipline. The successful candidate will have
opportunities to partner with various campus institutes (including,
but not limited to, the Gary R. Herbert Institute of Public
Policy). UVU values broad perspectives and seeks to provide a
respectful, safe atmosphere in our program.

HPS at UVU currently serves nearly 300 Political Science majors and
teaches thousands through required general education courses. Our
approach to education is student-centered and demands a high level
of faculty-student engagement, with substantial institutional
support for engaging students in faculty research. CHSS and the
institution support a strong work-life balance.

UVU, the state's largest public university, sits at the base of
Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range amid a spectacular landscape
in Orem, Utah. Its main campus is just minutes from Provo Canyon
and Sundance Ski Resort, and a short drive from Salt Lake
City.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teach a standard tenure-track faculty load of four courses per

semester, including lower-division political science and public
policy courses as needed by the department. Teach upper-division
courses in Public Policy and/or Public Administration.

• Develop and deliver instruction in Policy Analysis, if

qualified. Teach courses in specialized policy areas such as
environmental, housing, energy, transportation, or related public
policy fields.

• Collaborate with department faculty to develop, enhance, and

assess Public Policy curriculum. Assist in establishing academic
programs, processes, activities, and resources that support student
learning and success in Public Policy.

• Utilize effective, student-centered teaching practices that

promote engagement and learning. Teach in a variety of
instructional formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and
large-enrollment courses.

• Maintain expertise in current scholarship and emerging

developments within Public Policy, Public Administration, and
Political Science. Conduct scholarly research and disseminate
findings through presentations, publications, and other
professional activities.

• Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching,

research, leadership, and disciplinary expertise. Mentor
undergraduate students and incorporate them into research and
scholarly activities where appropriate.

• Supervise and support student-driven research projects.

Participate in department, college, and university service
activities, including committee work and program development
initiatives.

• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and colleges to

advance interdisciplinary teaching and learning opportunities.
Potentially teach graduate-level courses in the online Master of
Public Administration program within the College of Health and
Public Service.

• Contribute to a positive academic environment that supports

students with various educational experiences, abilities, and
backgrounds. Effectively communicate complex public policy concepts
to students, colleagues, and external audiences through oral and
written communication.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited university with an

earned doctoral degree in Political Science, Public Administration,
or Public Policy.

• Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Policy or a related field

must be completed by the date of appointment.

• Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in

teaching at the university level.

• Evidence of college-level teaching (including the role of

TA)

• Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they complete the

doctorate (dissertation defended and accepted by the graduating
institution) by June 30, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the college level in one or

more of the following areas:

• Public Policy
• Public Administration
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a course on Policy

Analysis

• Demonstrate the ability to teach in policy areas such as

environmental, housing, transportation, and energy policy

• Frequent and consistent engagement in professional development

activities (including, but not limited to, teaching, research,
methods, and leadership).

• Demonstrate the ability to mentor and conduct research with

undergraduate students.

• Ability to teach online courses.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Application Materials:

• Sample Syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations
• Research Statement

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge and skills in public policy, instructional theory,

methods strategies and techniques.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated use of engaged teaching

techniques.

• Knowledge of and openness to multiple approaches to teaching

political science.

Skills

• Demonstrable teaching experience in an environment that

features a student body with different abilities and educational
backgrounds.

• Skilled in effective oral and written communication, including

the ability to communicate to different audiences

Abilities

• Ability to remain familiar with and contribute to advancing

current scholarship in political science and communicate scholarly
work through presentations and publications

• Ability to include undergraduate researchers in scholarly

activities and supervise student-driven research.

• Ability to effectively teach by implementing appropriate

pedagogy, clear presentation and preparation, and maintaining a
student-centered approach to education.

• Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face, hybrid, online,

and large classes (60+)

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

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