Faculty - Diesel Mechanics Technology

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

OREM, UT

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

OREM, UT

POSTED

30+ days ago

Faculty - One-Year Professional in Residence, Diesel Mechanics Technology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2604567

Closing: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Department of Applied Engineering and Transportation Technologies (//www.uvu.edu/auto) invites applications for a one-year Professional in Residence faculty position in Diesel Mechanics Technology to begin August 2025.

The diesel mechanics technology professional in residence faculty member teaches undergraduate courses in one or more areas: diesel engine overhaul, diesel engine operation/tune-up, electrical systems, engine electrical diagnostics, power trains/chassis, fluid power/hydraulics, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC), and EV/hybrid technology. In addition, the professional in residence is engaged service-wise with the community through activities such as community outreach, industry partnering, and curriculum alignment to meet the needs of industry partners. Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, weekend, online, blended, or off-campus courses. (This is a placeholder for a tenure-track position.)

Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.

Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contribution.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.

• Engages service-wise with the community through activities such as community outreach, industry partnering, and curriculum alignment to meet the needs of industry partners

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a relevant associate's degree
• At least one year of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a relevant bachelor's degree

• At least two years of relevant industry experience.

• Transportation or engineering certificate

• AED Certified Diesel Equipment Technician

• International Flud Power Society (IFPS) Certifications: Fluid Power Specialist, Fluid Power Technician, Fluid Power Mechanic, or Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

• ASE certified in one or more areas: (Medium - Heavy Duty Truck Diesel T1,T2,T3,T4,T5,T6,T7,T8), (School Bus S1, S2. S3.S4,S5,S6), (Transit Bus H1,H2,H3,H4,H5,H6), (Truck Equipment E1,E2,E3)

• Industry Specific Traini
ng in one or more areas: Komatsu, John Deere, Cat, Bobcat, Peterbilt, Cummins, Allision

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of industry certifications and approved repair techniques
• Knowledge through industry experience of diesel technology.

• Knowledge of and technical expertise in current and future technology in diesel mechanics education.

• Knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle systems.

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electrical, and electronic systems.

• Knowledge of diagnostics procedures and troubleshooting p actices.

• Knowledge of road trucks and diesel equipment.

• Knowledge of diesel engines, turbos and fuel systems.

• Knowledge of drivetrains and late model transmission technology.

• Knowledge of steering, suspension and braking systems.

• Knowledge of light duty diesel technology.

• Knowledge of autonomous and semiautonomous vehicle technology.

• Skills and experience in technical repairs

• Skills and in-depth understanding of diesel engines, fuel systems, diagnostics of fuel management systems and tunning, suspensions, braking systems.

• Skills in various teaching methods in catering to different learning styles.

• Skills in electrical diagnostics and diagnostics of advanced electrical systems with diesel equipment and vehicles.

• Skills in mentoring and guiding support during students learning journey in diesel technology.

• Providing exceptional care to students.

• Skills in evaluating students' performance and providing constructive feedback for growth and learning.

• Skills in designing courses that meet professional and educational standards.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong program coordination skills

• Effective verbal and technical written communication skills

• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, exceptional results)

• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, follow an approved curriculum and work on the development of new curriculum.

• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.

• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.

• Ability to network with the diesel industry, establish relationships, and create partnerships.

• Ability to write grants, fundraise, and work with industry for donations to elevate the diesel program.

• Ability to stay current with the latest diesel technology.

• Ability to help students prepare for industry certification testing for A
SE and AED.

• Ability and willingness to take courses that will help develop strategies for classroom and lab instruction.

• Ability to keep students engaged and track student progression.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1941

WEBSITE

http://www.uvu.edu/