Description

Snow College is seeking a highly motivated software engineering instructor to participate in the continued development and implementation of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Degree Program. This person should have a strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices as well as the ability to effectively communicate and teach these concepts to students. They will guide students through program by instruction, securing internship opportunities, and developing curriculum that matches industry expectations. This position will begin in the Fall semester 2026. There are 2 ways to qualify for this position, one is a tenure track position and one is a non-tenure track "professor of practice" position. This is dependent on your highest level of education and industry experience as listed below:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Tenure Track (Instructor/Assistant Professor): Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field, with 2+ years of experience preferred, or a PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field preferred. Minimum Qualifications for Non-Tenure Track (Professor of Practice): Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field required with 5 or more years' experience working in Software Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications:

Preferably, candidates will have a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Possession of professional experience and a continuous effort of professional development in online pedagogy is preferred.

He or she must have the ability to teach courses within the full-range of courses from foundation level courses in computer science to upper level courses in software engineering.

Preference will be given to those with experience with automation in software engineering, web services, data management, and software maintenance.

They must possess a student-oriented focus with an ability to inspire the best efforts of students in the classroom, lab, and practicum.

Preference will be given to individuals with online teaching experience.

They must be proficient in written, oral, presentation, and speaking English.

They must be eligible to work legally in the United States.

Candidates with experience in curriculum development and design; successful experience working with colleagues and in teams; skills to be an excellent recruiter, advisor, mentor, and connector; or experience working with underrepresented minority students will be given preference.

They will also be given preference for programming experience in a variety of languages (C#, JavaScript, Python, etc.).

Major Responsibilities/Duties

Teaching courses fall and spring semesters from among the following CS and SE courses:

Object Oriented Programming in C#

User Experience Design

Data Structures and Algorithms

Software Engineering

Computer Organization and Architecture

Operating Systems

Personal Software Process

Survey of Languages

Database Theory

Mobile Application Development

Back-End Web Development

Cloud Application Development

Web Telemetry and Operations

Advance Algorithms

Software Maintenance

Secure Coding

Distributed Internet Application Development

Advanced Front-End Development

Faculty are expected to teach 15 credit equivalencies per semester and assist in student mentoring,

recruiting, and placement.

Faculty work on a nine-month contract for Fall and Spring semesters and do not have work responsibilities during the summer. Faculty benefits such as health and vision insurance are maintained all 12 months of the year. At the faculty's discretion, additional teaching load is available during the summer for additional overload compensation.

They will teach typical undergraduate courses in software engineering, software development, and computer science. This is a non-research, teaching-focused position. They may occasionally teach special topics courses in areas of personal interest.

They will participate in student recruitment and program outreach and marketing. They will advise and mentor computer science and software engineering students. They will also help find employment opportunities for students after the completion of the program.

Faculty will also participate in engineering department operation and assignments, program growth and improvement as well as faculty development activities and college committee assignments.

Additional Information

Please attach the following with your online application: Cover Letter Resume CV Teaching Philosophy

Applications received by 11:59 PM on February 17, 2026, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration.

Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening.

*Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.

With campuses in both Ephraim and Richfield, Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and are designed to reach a broad spectrum of students: high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every one of these students.*

Snow College is a two-year public college, and in January 2020, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Snow College #1 in the nation for student success in two-year colleges. Located in the heart of Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Snow College is one of the oldest comprehensive two-year college in the Western United States.

The College was established in 1888; excellence continues to be the hallmark of all our work and activities. We are the preferred choice of approximately 6,000 students, with 600 students attending the Richfield campus, who want a small College experience filled with a variety of many different activities, events, and performances. With campuses located in Ephraim, Richfield, and online, students complete degrees in Associate of Arts, Science, or Applied Science with numerous specialized, short-term technical training certificates and diplomas including a few Bachelor's degrees. To learn more about Snow College, please visit our website or brochure.

SNOW COLLEGE

Latest Jobs

Software Engineering Instructor