Tech Faculty (Software Engineering & Agentic AI)
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a company who values work/life balance Then Neumont University is the place for you! We are Improving Lives through Education by creating tomorrows computer scientists! We are tirelessly passionate about education innovative and inclusive. Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays (including Christmas through New Years) generous H.S.A. employer contributionsjust to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown SLC Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference!
Neumont University has an immediate opening for a full-time Faculty (tech) to teach within our bachelor programs. Specifically Faculty at Neumont University are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner mentoring students in groups or individually redesigning and evaluating curriculum. This position is also responsible for creating and assessing masters program coursework and materials and other activities related to effective instruction.
The ideal candidate has 4 years minimum experience working in software engineering and agentic AI and is familiar with the following:
CORE LANGUAGES & FRAMEWORK
Required:
Essentials
Python
Java
JavaScript / TypeScript (ReactJS or Angular or VueJs)
Object oriented programming and design
REST APIs
SQL
Nice to have (or willing to learn quickly):
No-SQL databases (key-value document column family etc.)
C#
Mobile app dev (React Native/Flutter)
UI/UX fundamentals
Algorithms and data structures
Agile/Scrum SDLC methodologies
AGENTIC AI SPECIFIC
Essentials:
LLM integration (OpenAI Anthropic etc.)
Prompt engineering
Agentic AI tasks workflows skills tools etc.
Nice to have (or willing to learn quickly):
Vector databases (Pinecone Weaviate Chroma)
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Agentic frameworks (LangChain LangGraph AutoGen CrewAI)
Machine learning fundamentals
LLM evaluation frameworks (LangSmith Ragas evals etc.)
Multi-agent orchestration
AI governance safety and compliance
Infrastructure & Tools
Essentials:
Docker
Git / version control
Nice to have:
Cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Teaching and Pedagogy
SOFTSKILLS
Willingness to learn
Ability to connect with students
Care an interest in student success
Nice to have:
Prior teaching/mentoring experience
Comfort with active learning techniques
Curriculum development experience
Experience in project based/problem-based learning environments
TASKS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Implement new ideas and best practices in teaching and project-based learning
- Submit all teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
- Work with supervisor and Program Chair to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
- Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching
- Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
- Attend faculty meetings
- Collaborate with other faculty members to improve student outcomes across all course offerings
- Additional duties as requested by Faculty Director which include:
- Course supervision
- Course development
- Committee membership
- Faculty mentoring
- Peer observations
- Academic metrics
Instruction
- Cover all material defined in the course description and syllabus
- Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
- Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus course materials and grades
- Provide a safe learning environment for students
- Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
- Develop effective assessments that measure student learning
- Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments exams projects etc.
- Hold at a minimum 1-2 hours of open office hours per weekday
- Meet expectations of course schedule as set by the academic calendar and quarterly schedule
QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge:
Considerable theoretical and applied understanding of all subjects covered in all assigned courses
Experienced in team-based project management
Experienced with project-based learning methodologies
Strong knowledge of pedagogy and effective teaching strategies
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to follow through on assignments
Punctuality and reliability
Team management
Team building
Conflict resolution
Abilities:
Quickly learn and become an expert in new subjects
Provide feedback to students on how to improve their academic performance
Build successful mentor relationships with students
Work collaboratively as well as independently
Demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality
Comfortable with ambiguity
Problem-solving
Work ethically
Education and Experience
- Teaching experience a plus
Bachelors degree in related field Masters degree is preferred
Minimum four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) to be taught
OR
Minimum eight years of outstanding professional experience
With outstanding contributions to the occupational field of study
- Must be eligible to work within U.S. without sponsorship
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time 40hours week
- Exempt position
- Occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice (Rare)
REPORTS TO: Vice President Academic Operations
SUPERVISES: None
PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Sitting for extended periods
- Standing for extended periods
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Neumonts Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at under the Student Life section. This report is required by federal law to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. You may also request a paper copy from the Vice President Student Affairs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
At Neumont College of Computer Science we’ve created a training ground for modern-day tech heroes to hone their analytical, creative, and coding skills to create the software that will change the world. We can't wait to welcome you to our tech-centric campus; welcome home.