Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor - Public
Policy
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2706663
Closing: 11/27/2026 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 diverse 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 lower- and upper-division political science and public
policy courses using effective instructional practices that promote
student learning and achievement.
Develop and deliver courses in face-to-face, hybrid, online,
and large-enrollment formats as needed by the department.
Design course materials, learning activities, and assessments
that support measurable learning outcomes and student
engagement.
Employ a variety of instructional strategies to encourage
active participation, critical thinking, and academic success.
Communicate regularly with students regarding course
expectations, progress, and academic support resources.
Develop, revise, and maintain course curriculum to ensure
alignment with departmental and university objectives.
Teach and adapt course content using a variety of pedagogical
approaches appropriate to political science and public policy
disciplines.
Conduct scholarly research and disseminate findings through
publications, presentations, and other professional
activities.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate students engaged in
research, scholarly projects, and experiential learning
opportunities.
Contribute to initiatives associated with the Autism Center,
including work related to autism policy, advocacy, or related
public policy issues.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service
activities, including committee assignments and program
development.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain
disciplinary expertise and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Foster a learning environment that supports student success and
promotes respectful engagement among individuals with varied
experiences, perspectives, and educational backgrounds.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Graduation from a regionally accredited university with an
earned doctoral degree in Political Science, Public Administration,
or Public Policy.
- Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they complete the
doctorate (dissertation defended and accepted by the graduating
institution) by June 30, 2027.
- Evidence of college-level teaching (including the role of
TA).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience at the college level in one or
more of the following areas: Public Policy or 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
- 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+).
- Knowledge of and demonstrated use of engaged teaching
techniques.
- Skilled in effective oral and written communication, including
the ability to communicate to different audiences.
- Knowledge of and openness to multiple approaches to teaching
political science.
- 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.
- Demonstrable teaching experience in an environment that
features a student body with different abilities and educational
backgrounds.
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.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5529129/faculty-assistant-or-associate-professor-public-policy
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