Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Quest

About the job

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.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please include the following: Cover Letter, CV, teaching evaluations, teaching statement document that includes both a teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience and highlights