Job Details

Faculty - Lecturer, Family Science

Position Number: 6451107
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Human Development & Family Studies

Faculty - Lecturer, Family Science

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2604659
Closing: 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

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 2025 - 2026 academic year. 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

Prepare, teach courses, and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives.
Utilize student-focused and evidence-based pedagogy for engaged learning, as well as provide evaluation of learning through written and performance tests.
Teach in-person, 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.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master's or doctoral degree in a related field to the coursework being taught. Special considerations will be granted for individuals with degrees in: Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Family and Consumer Science.
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
Required:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
SRI/Student Rating of Instruction

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge required to 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.
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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5035011/faculty-lecturer-family-science

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