Faculty - Lecturer - Family Science

Faculty - Lecturer - Family Science


Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY2300896
Closing: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Humanities/Social Science

Position Announcement
The Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University is currently seeking potential candidates for a one-year faculty lecturer position in the Family Science program to teach during the 2022-2023 academic year; summer teaching may also be available for additional pay. This is a non-tenure track position and will include teaching five courses per fall and spring semester. Possible course topics might include Lifespan/Human Development, Parenting, Adult Development, Ethics for Family Interventions, Diverse Families, or other related Family Science courses.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and teach courses and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Utilize student focused and evidenced based pedagogy for engaged learning as well as provide evaluation of learning through written and performance tests.
• Teach in-person and teach using online or hybrid formats as needed.
• Hold regular office hours and maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Attend all department and program faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in the following: family science, human development, marriage and family therapy, or related field, or Doctorate degree in the following: family science, human development, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• Demonstration of successful teaching at the college or university level is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to design/deliver curriculum for any of the core Family Science courses, including Family Finance, Parenting, Human Development, or other Family Science courses.
• Experience teaching in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
• Experience teaching Family Science undergraduates.

Documents Needed to Apply:
1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Sample Syllabi with detailed course descriptions

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge required to design, prepare, and deliver course content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
• Excellence in teaching as demonstrated through effective instructional strategies and techniques in the classroom.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently orally and electronically with students.
• Ability to articulate an inclusive diverse/multicultural perspective required.
• Healthy communication and engagement with students and faculty

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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