Job Details

Faculty - Tenure Track, Secondary and Special Education

Position Number: 6679052
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Faculty - Tenure Track, Secondary and Special Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605115
Closing: 11/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the Secondary and Special Education Department.The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of teacher education principles and practices as well as several years of relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in secondary education, multicultural and multilingual education, and other courses per their training and experience. Successful applicants will be expected to obtain International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification within one year of hire if they are not already ISTE Certified, as part of our School of Education's commitment to innovation and excellence in digital teaching and learning. The position will begin on August 1st, 2026.

UVU's School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals that are open to new platforms for teaching and learning. The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU, located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

The application must include a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript(s), and statement of teaching philosophy.

Summary of Responsibilities

Teaches 24 credit hours for both Fall and Spring semesters.
Demonstrate flexibility in modalities and schedules that accommodate students' schedules.
Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Establishes and maintains office hours. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Maintains currency in fields of expertise/research/pedagogy. Assists department chair, faculty, and staff in maintaining an effective program, including advisement and recruitment of students, curriculum development, program changes, etc. Serves on committees and attends meetings as assigned. Conducts self in a professional manner.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in education or in a closely-related field (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled; degree must be in hand by position start date)
At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years of college/university teaching experience
Earned relevant professional license or credentials
Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification
K-12 leadership experience

Documents Needed to Apply

Required:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Graduate Transcripts

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Content required to teach relevant courses
Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques
Current in research, instructional theory, methods, strategies, assessments, technology, innovations and techniques in preservice teacher education including clinical programming and teacher performance assessment

Skills

Work collaboratively and effectively with students and community partners
Demonstrate excellence in teamwork by contributing to a high-performing, collaborative culture across the department, School of Education, and university in support of student and program achievement
Human relations skills including working with all individuals, including multilingual students
Manage a productive teaching/learning environment
Support preservice teachers in performance assessments
Provide timely and effective feedback
Demonstrated research skills
Evidence of successful teaching, research productivity, service and commitment to professional development

Abilities

Work effectively in an environment that values exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results
Utilize the university course management system (e.g., Canvas)
Create a welcoming and engaged student-centered environment
Communicate and relate positively with colleagues, students, and school personnel
Uphold professional and ethical teaching standards
Implement emergent technologies in teaching and research
Produce scholarly work
Engage with students and colleagues on critical professional issues and innovations
Serve on School of Education, university, and other professional committees

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/5124850/faculty-tenure-track-secondary-and-special-education

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