New Part-Time Instructor

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.

Background 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.

Employment 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. Click here for instructions to complete Section 1.

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.

W-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.

Direct 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.

Bring a void check, or a deposit authorization from the bank.

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, also known as SafeColleges Online Training: 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 Vector Solutions (formerly SafeColleges) 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.