Professional Practice Assistant Professor Business Education

The Department of Applied Sciences Technology and Education (ASTE) at Utah State University invites applications for a 9-month position in the Business Education teacher preparation program and will begin August 1 2026. Depending on qualifications this position may be filled as either a non-tenure-track Professional Practice appointment or a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Professional Practice role carries a workload of 90% teaching and 10% service.

The tenure-track role includes 75% teaching 20% research and 5% service.

This position is based in Brigham City and serves a regional area that includes Box Elder Weber Davis and Morgan Counties. Establishing faculty presence in this region strengthens program visibility and enhances support for students. While the position is rooted in the Brigham City region it is part of a broader statewide system dedicated to serving students across Utah. The Department of Applied Sciences Technology and Education delivers programs throughout the state extending its reach to meet students wherever they are. As a faculty member within this system individuals benefit from expanded teaching opportunities and the ability to engage with a diverse student population in meaningful and impactful ways.

This position directly supports the vision of the ASTE departments focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) which aim to prepare students for success through relevant and rigorous learning experiences aligned with workforce needs and connected to postsecondary opportunities. The Business Education program prepares future educators to teach business-related subjects at the junior high and high school levels. The program integrates core business concepts (e.g. accounting finance marketing entrepreneurship business communications digital applications web development and related CTE fields) with pedagogical training including teaching methods clinical and student teaching experiences. The majority of the coursework is delivered in an online or hybrid format. Students are also admitted to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the College of Education and Human Services.

Candidates must have an earned graduate degree in Business Education Secondary Teacher Education Career and Technical Education or a closely related field (e.g. business career and technical education workforce development instructional technology or related disciplines) by the date of appointment.

This position serves as the lead faculty member for the USU Business Education program providing strategic direction coordination and oversight of program initiatives.

• Teaching the following Courses:
  
  • BSED 2510 - Orientation to Business Education
  • BSED 3150 - Methods for Business Education
  • BSED 3300 - Clinical Experience I in Business Education
  • BSED 4150 - Methods of Business Finance and Marketing Education
  • BSED 4300 - Clinical Experience II Business Education
  • BSED 5500 - Business Education Secondary Curriculum Seminar
  • BSED 5630 - Business Education Student Teaching
• Develop and implement innovative curriculum instruction and assessment aligned with USBE Business Education CTE standards and evolving workforce needs
• Cultivate and sustain strong community engagement through partnerships with schools businesses and local organizations to promote the program increase visibility and create clear pathways for prospective students
• Supervise students during field-based and clinical experiences to ensure effective learning and professional development
• Integrate and support Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as DECA FBLA and Educators Rising within coursework and experiential learning opportunities
• Participate in service activities at the department college and professional levels
• Collaborate with the Utah State University Brigham City campus local schools and community partners to advance business education and CTE initiatives including outreach and industry engagement
• Engage with faculty staff and service initiatives at the Utah State University Logan Campus
• Contribute to the department college and university through service

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Teaching graduate-level course ASTE 6470 Digital Tools for Learning in the ASTE Career and Technical Education M.S. and Ph.D. programs depending on qualifications

For tenure-track faculty additional expectations include:

• Establish and maintain an active research agenda in Career and Technical Education (CTE) business education or a related field with a focus on publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Seek and secure external funding (e.g. grants contracts) to support research program development and workforce initiatives
• Disseminate scholarly and applied work through presentations at regional national and/or international conferences
• Mentor and advise students in academic career and professional development including supervision of research or capstone projects

Professional Practice Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track)

Role 90% teaching 10% service:

• Earned masters degree in Business Education Secondary Teacher Education Career and Technical Education or a closely related field with a focus in business education or teacher preparation. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of effective pedagogical practices and the ability to prepare and support preservice teachers including instructional methods assessment and supervision of clinical or field-based experiences. (completed by date of appointment)
• Minimum of three years of teaching or instructional experience at the secondary (middle or high school) level or in a closely related educational or workforce training setting (e.g. Career and Technical Education postsecondary instruction or industry training).
• Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats and modalities with emphasis on developing and implementing innovative courses
• Ability to work effectively with students faculty administrators and industry professionals
• Experience with or knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as DECA FBLA and Educators Rising

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

• Role 75% teaching 20% research 5% service:
• Earned doctoral degree in Business Education Secondary Teacher Education Career and Technical Education or a closely related field with a focus in business education or teacher preparation. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of effective pedagogical practices and the ability to prepare and support preservice teachers including instructional methods assessment and supervision of clinical or field-based experiences. (completed by date of appointment)
• Minimum of three years of teaching or instructional experience at the secondary (middle or high school) level or in a closely related educational or workforce training setting (e.g. Career and Technical Education postsecondary instruction or industry training).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students faculty administrators and industry professionals
• Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats and modalities including evidence of developing and implementing innovative courses
• Evidence of or strong potential for developing a scholarly research agenda and extramural funding.
• Experience with or knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as DECA FBLA and Educators Rising

Preferred Qualifications (Both Tracks):

• Evidence of effective teaching at the postsecondary level
• Experience with online teaching and program delivery
• Experience supervising clinical or student teaching experiences
• Engagement with professional organizations in Business Education or Career and Technical Education

Additional Preferred Qualifications for Tenure-Track Candidates:

• Established or emerging research agenda focused on Business Education Career and Technical Education or a closely related field

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Documents to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
   • Cover Letter
   • 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy: We are looking for evidence of a purposeful approach to teaching that is grounded in examples from your experience
   • Tenure-Track Only: 1-2 page Research Statement: We are looking for a summary of your past present and future research with an explanation of how your work contributes to the field advances knowledge and aligns with the mission of the department
3. 3) Three professional references with contact information to entered into the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

This position is based in Brigham City one of the 11 campuses where social work is offered in the statewide system. The Brigham City campus and the Applied Sciences Technology and Education department value community embeddedness as this leads to better learning outcomes for our students in their field education. The Applied Sciences Technology and Education department is a dynamic unit offering Bachelors in Agricultural Education Business Education Family and Consumer Sciences Education Technology and Engineering Education Agricultural Systems Technology and emphasis areas in non-formal and community education Masters in Career and Technical Education Ph.D. in Career and Technical Education and various minors and departmentvalues faculty work that fulfills USUs land-grant mission through education research and community engagementand it places high importance on accessible and quality teaching that prepares social workers with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their profession. For more information on the department please visit our website.

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