Assistant or Associate Professor
Requisition ID: 2025-9700
# of Openings:
3
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category:
Faculty
Position Type:
Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification:
Faculty
College:
E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs
Department:
Dean-EEJ Coll of Educ & Human Svs
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
Overview
The https://cehs.usu.edu/ at Utah State University invites applicants for three tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant or Associate Professor) as part of a new college initiative focused on Technology Enhanced Health and Wellness. Appointments may be made in any of the eight departments within the college: https://cehs.usu.edu/hdfs/, https://cehs.usu.edu/itls/, https://cehs.usu.edu/khs/, https://cehs.usu.edu/nursing/, https://cehs.usu.edu/psychology/, https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/, https://cehs.usu.edu/sperc/, and https://cehs.usu.edu/shs/.
This forward-looking interdisciplinary initiative, developed in partnership with USU's https://engineering.usu.edu/, brings together faculty and students to address complex health challenges through the innovative application of technology and engineering principles. Our vision is to transform health and human services by advancing technologies that promote accessibility, efficiency, and personalized care. Areas of research emphasis include, but are not limited to, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, digital therapeutics, wearable technologies, remote health monitoring and delivery, health applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and data-driven precision medicine.
Successful candidates will join a vibrant community of researchers committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and high-impact scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record or clear potential for collaborative, externally funded research that advances technology's role in improving health and human services. Candidates must have a disciplinary background that aligns with one of the departments within the College of Education and Human Services.
The positions are full-time, 9-month academic year appointments located on USU's main campus in Logan, UT and are not eligible for remote work. Start date for the positions will be August 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026, and continue until all positions are filled.
Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Gretchen Peacock (435-797-0721 or mailto:[email protected]).
Responsibilities
• Develop and sustain a productive research program focused on technology in health and wellness, including disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.
• Actively pursue external funding to support research activities through sources such as government agencies, private foundations, and regional and local agencies, among others.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across the College of Education and Human Services and the College of Engineering on research projects related to technology-enhanced healthcare delivery and wellness.
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes aligned with areas of expertise, specialization, and department needs.
• Mentor graduate students conducting research at the intersections of technology, health, and wellness.
• Contribute service to the department, college, university, and professional communities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in a discipline represented within one of the academic departments in the College of Education and Human Services, completed by August 2026. Applicants who are ABD will be considered at the Instructor level with a documented plan for timely degree completion.
• Research program related to the interface of technology, health, and wellness.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and disseminate research that has potential to secure external funding.
• Evidence of effectiveness in and/or strong potential for teaching and mentoring students in disciplines within the College of Education and Human Services.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in team-based settings.
Additional Minimum Qualifications to be appointed at the Associate Professor level:
• Prior employment in a research-focused position in an academic, industry, or government setting.
• Established record of research productivity and impact within one's field.
• Demonstrated success in securing external funding to support a sustained research program.
• Documented effectiveness in teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior engagement in interdisciplinary research that bridges fields related to technology and healthcare.
• Record of success in obtaining extramural funding to support research, graduate students, and scholarly activities.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
• A curriculum vita to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Up to three representative research publications that clearly highlight expertise relevant to technology, health, and wellness to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
• Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
• A cover letter that specifically addresses your qualifications for this position to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at https://statewide.usu.edu/locations/ Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. https://utahstateaggies.com/' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-named-best-employer-in-utah in 2023. https://www.usu.edu/about/ about USU.
*updated 09/2025
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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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