INTERESTED IN TEACHING AS A PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR?
- View the Part-Time Instructor Job Postings to review current opportunities. Part-time instructor opportunities are managed by individual academic departments.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to explore Utah Tech’s colleges to learn more about academic areas, departments, and programs that may align with their education and professional expertise. Department chairs and college deans can also provide information about teaching opportunities within their academic areas.
ALREADY SELECTED FOR A PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR POSITION?
- If you have been selected for a part-time instructor position, this resource will help you prepare for your role and complete the required steps before your employment begins. Follow the steps below to complete your application, employment forms, background check, I-9 documentation, and other new-hire requirements.
QUESTIONS & RESOURCES
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For HR employment processes and forms, contact Holly Bates in Human Resources at holly.bates@utahtech.edu or 435-879-4523.
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For faculty resources and instructional support, visit New Faculty Resources or Instructional Resources.
Getting Started: Pre-Employment Documentation
We will need a few tasks completed and your information before your employment begins. As a helpful reference, we recommend downloading the Part-Time Instructor Checklist as a guide to ensure all employment forms are submitted to the Human Resources office. The department administrative assistant may assist with completing the checklist for the new Part-Time Instructor. For questions regarding the HR process and/or forms, contact Holly Bates in Human Resources at holly.bates@utahtech.edu or 435-879-4523.
We require the following documents for new employees to Utah Tech University or those returning after a 12-month break. Submit the items to the HR office. Upon successful completion of the new employee hiring process, you will have an email account created if you are new to Utah Tech University. Regularly check your University email account for important campus information. All employees are provided with a University email account, the official channel for all employment-related and training communications from the HR office. Employees are responsible for regularly checking and using this email account for all work-related matters. Failure to do so may result in missed deadlines or essential updates.
Online Employment Application
All new part-time instructor are to complete the application, detailing general information. Follow the instructions when completing. Answer all questions completely and correctly. Utah Tech University no longer accepts paper employment applications.
Online ApplicationBackground Check Authorization
Must be completed for all new and returning part-time instructor per University Policy 329 Criminal Background Checks. Complete the form by answering all the questions completely and correctly. Then sign and date the form and return the form to hr@utahtech.edu.
DOWNLOAD PDFEmployment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
The I-9 form is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
New employees must bring their original unexpired acceptable documents into the Human Resources office. Any expired documents, copies, faxes, digital copies, or unacceptable documents cannot be accepted and will delay the process of payments.
For details about accepted documents, see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
ONLINE I-9 FORMW-4 Tax Withholding
The W-4 tax allowances you claim determine the federal and state taxes that are withheld from your gross pay each pay period.
To determine the correct number of allowances you should claim on form W-4, complete the Personal Withholding Allowances Calculator provided by IRS.
DOWNLOAD PDFDirect Deposit
Use the Utah Tech Direct Deposit Form to participate in the direct deposit program.
Deposits may be made to any bank or credit union checking or savings account. See University Policy 342 for additional information.
- Log into your myUT account and log in with your University credentials
Direct deposit notifications are emailed to your university email account by default. However, you can change this on myUT in the Personal Information tab if you prefer to use a different email address.
Direct Deposit Instructions (PDF)Transcript Request
Include the original Transcripts to include with the new hire packet.
List the date transcripts were ordered and send all transcripts to the University’s Human Resources Department.
Statement of Acknowledgement
Employees are to review and submit the completed documents to the Human Resources office.
- University Policy 150 Addenda A: Minors and Vulnerable Adults on Campus
- University Policy 302 Addenda C: Professional Boundaries in Relationships.
Professional Resume Request
Be sure to include a New or Updated Professional Resume that is disciplined focused, concise summary of your qualifications, and customized for the specific position for which you are applying.
Bring the Requested Items to the Human Resources Office
Office: North Burns 140-154
Address: 225 S. University Avenue, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-652-7520
You use the visitor parking spaces on the north side of the Anthony Burns Arena marked with green pavement striping. Visitor-marked stalls are for visitors to UT only, and not for students, faculty, or staff at any time for any length of time. Any student, faculty, and staff vehicles found parked in a Visitor stall will receive a citation for Parking in a Reserved Zone or Parking Stall.
New employees must bring their original unexpired acceptable documents into the Human Resources office. Any expired documents, copies, faxes, digital copies, or unacceptable documents cannot be accepted and will delay the process of payments. For details about accepted documents, see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
SPECIAL NOTE: Any missing items will delay processing and confirmation, and Utah Tech will terminate an employee who fails to produce an acceptable document or documents, or an acceptable receipt for a document within three business days of the date employment begins. Thus, we appreciate your assistance when completing the employment forms promptly. Upon the successful completion of the new employee hiring process, you will have an email account created if you are new to the University. Regularly check your university email account for important campus information.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES & ONLINE TRAINING
- Health Insurance information (PDF): As part of the Affordable Care Act, employers are required to provide a notice of the availability of a Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage.
- Vector Solutions Learning Management System: New and Returning employees are required to complete assigned Vector Solutions training. The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is of the utmost importance. That’s why we’re pleased to offer the VectorSolutions online training system for our employees. Enter your Digital ID and password to finish the training after your position is created.
- Note, if the training is not completed 60 days after the hire date, a letter of non-compliance will be placed in the employee’s file.
- Questions or concerns regarding these trainings can be directed to Missy Chavez (missy.chavez@utahtech.edu).
- FERPA: Part-time instructors will receive a notification to complete their FERPA through a Canvas course.
- Self-enroll in the Foundations of Online Teaching Certification course. If you are teaching an ONLINE class (i.e., “Online Campus”) at Utah Tech, enroll in the “Foundations of Online Teaching Certification” course (https://utahtech.instructure.com/enroll/PMDHGN) and complete the Orientation module before the start of the semester.
- The “Foundations of Online Teaching Certification” is a self-paced microcredential course for all instructors new to online teaching at Utah Tech. Successful completion meets the University requirement to “complete an online teaching certificate program to be eligible to teach online” (University Policy 633).
- For additional training or support for online teaching, contact UT Online at online@utahtech.edu.
FULL-STAFF OVERLOAD TEACHING AUTHORIZATION FORM
If you are an exempt full-time University staff member teaching courses, you may request to be a Part-Time Instructor. To get started, complete the “Staff Overload Teaching Authorization Form” to begin the process for each semester you plan on teaching part-time. Log into your NEOED eForms account, complete the form online, and press submit immediately. (Updated 3-2021)
neoED eforms
NEW INSTRUCTORS ORIENTATION
Part-Time Instructors orientation is assigned on a departmental basis. Learn about your department and procedures by department lead/supervisor.
COMMON TASKS
FAQS
What if I have missing items for my employment forms?
Any missing items will delay processing and confirmation, and Utah Tech will terminate an employee who fails to produce an acceptable document or documents, or an acceptable receipt for a document within three business days of the date employment begins. Thus, we appreciate your assistance when completing the employment forms promptly.
When do Part-Time Instructor Instructors get paid?
In the fall semester, Part-Time Instructor instructors get their first payment on September 15th and then get paid on the 15th and last day of each month until the 6th and final payment for the semester on December 15th.
In spring semester the first payment is on February 15th with payments continuing on the 15th and last day of each month. The final payment for the spring semester is on May 15th.
As an Part-Time Instructor am I eligible for a Tuition Waiver?
Part-Time Instructor and temporary faculty hired for less than 0.75 FTE are allowed a tuition waiver for up to four credits per semester. Tuition will be waived only for the Semester in which work for the University is performed by the Part-time Instructor. The tuition waivers do not extend to spouses or dependents of employees in this category and are non-transferable.
How do I get a University ID Card?
Obtain a faculty ID card in the Campus Store on the second floor of the Kenneth N. Gardner Student Center. You will get your picture taken and the card will serve as your ID card for a variety of university functions.
There is a fee for a replacement card and you must report any lost or stolen cards to the university police department.
Where can I find more information about Part-Time Instructor Performance Evaluations?
Information on evaluations for Part-Time Instructors is found in the Policy Library – Policy 638.
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR DEPARTMENT
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COLLEGES & ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Explore Utah Tech’s colleges, academic departments, and programs to learn more about your academic area and available resources.
COLLEGE DEANS
View Utah Tech’s college deans and their contact information on the Academic Affairs Leadership Team page.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
View departments, as well as their websites and information, on the Organizational Chart for the university.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
Policy 661: Academic Structure describes in depth the Utah Tech University Academic Administrative structure in compliance with the Utah State Board of Regents Policy R401.
WEBSITE A TO Z INDEX
Is a comprehensive list of all websites in the university domain. These sites are organized alphabetically and can be sorted through the search bar at the top of the page.
Part-Time Instructor Benefits
Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus.
Utah Tech Traditions App
The State of the University Address
Mini-Trailblazer Awards
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Contact
Office of Human Resources
hr@utahtech.edu
Office: 435-652-7520
Fax: 435-656-4001
North Burns
Faculty Affairs
Phone: 435-879-4638
Office: Atwood Innovation Plaza 186
Holly Bates
HR Support Specialist
Email: Holly.Bates@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4523
Office: Burns North 152
Bruce Harris
Associate Provost
Email: bruce.harris@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4638
Office: Innov 186