Assistant or Associate Professor

Overview

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services 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: Human Development and Family Studies, Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, Psychology, School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, and Speech and Hearing Sciences. 

 

This forward-looking interdisciplinary initiative, developed in partnership with USU’s College of Engineering, 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 gretchen.peacock@usu.edu).

 

See here for a list of current CEHS faculty who are conducting research related to health/wellness and technology.

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.  

College/Department Highlights

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-level graduate and undergraduate education. The college is consistently ranked by US News and World Reports as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the country, ranking 26th among public institutions of higher education in 2025 and 1st in the state of Utah for the past 25 years. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

 

The College of Engineering is a regional leader in teaching and research. The college currently has 97 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, with additional professors of practice and part-time instructors from local industry and research institutions. Each year, our college welcomes an average of 2,000 undergraduate and 300 graduate students from around the globe. The college offers five ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and 15 graduate degree programs. In 2024-25, the college generated over $56 million in research expenditures. Our award-winning faculty regularly secure competitive funding, and our students excel at national design and scholarships challenges.

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 over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. 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 educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

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. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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 Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 12/2025

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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:

 

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

matthew.pinner@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

cody.carmichael@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

 

*updated 10/2025