Position overview:
The School for the Digital Future (SDF) at Boise State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) beginning August 2026. We seek an interdisciplinary educator passionate about preparing students to think critically, act ethically, and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving digital world.
The ideal candidate will bridge humanistic, social, and technological perspectives—helping students from across the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) build digital literacies and competencies, data ethics awareness, and professional adaptability for diverse career paths. Faculty in SDF teach courses that integrate digital fluency with human-centered inquiry, equipping students to analyze, communicate, and create responsibly in technology-rich environments.
This is a full-time, 9-month renewable appointment with opportunities for advancement within Boise State’s Teaching Faculty ranks. For more information, please visit https://www.boisestate.edu/policy/academic-affairs-faculty-administration/teaching-faculty-policy-4730/
Responsibilities May Include:
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Design and teach interdisciplinary courses and learning experiences that integrate digital literacy, data ethics, and human-centered inquiry—helping students across liberal arts and emerging digital fields, including non-technical learners, develop digital competencies and ethical awareness in digital and data-rich contexts. Courses may be taught in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
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Collaborate with SDF and COAS faculty to build stackable credentials and experiential pathways that prepare students for the digital workforce.
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Support the SDF with community partnerships and build an advisory board structure aligned with the mission and vision of the school
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Incorporate inclusive and innovative pedagogies that foster student success and belonging.
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Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborative initiatives that advance innovative, inclusive, and future-oriented teaching practices within the School and across the University.
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Engage in service to the School, College, and University consistent with non-tenure-track faculty expectations.
School overview:
The School for the Digital Future is an interdisciplinary academic unit jointly supported by the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS). Our mission is to prepare students to live, work, and lead in the digital, professional world.
SDF programs emphasize flexibility, creativity, and real-world engagement through stackable certificates, customizable degree pathways, and applied learning experiences. Students and faculty explore how people, technology, and systems evolve together—developing the digital and human literacies essential for thriving in the future of work.
Our values—Collaboration, Innovation, Impact, Adaptability, and Creativity—guide everything we do.
Learn more at boisestate.edu/digitalfuture
About Boise State:
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
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Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Media Studies, Digital Humanities, or related field).
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Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum design.
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Evidence of ability to integrate digital tools, literacies, or ethical frameworks into teaching.
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Commitment to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy and the mission of the School for the Digital Future.
Preferred qualifications:
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Experience teaching interdisciplinary or project-based courses that blend digital and human-centered learning at the university level.
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Background in data or AI ethics, digital storytelling, or innovation pedagogy for non-technical learners.
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Engagement with open educational practices, digital scholarship, or community engagement.
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Experience supporting career readiness or digital competencies for diverse student populations in the liberal arts.
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Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online environments.
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Interest in contributing to the School’s evolving faculty innovation and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Required application materials:
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Cover letter
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Resume or CV
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Teaching philosophy statement, including examples of digital or interdisciplinary pedagogy
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Contact information for three professional references
Closing Date:
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
Strategic Impact
This position contributes directly to Boise State’s Blueprint for Success and the COAS Strategic Plan by cultivating innovation in teaching (G1.S4), advancing scalable interdisciplinary structures (G2.S2), and creating meaningful connections across programs and communities (G5.S3). The Assistant Teaching Professor will play a key role in ensuring that students are equipped with the ethical reasoning, digital fluency, and adaptive mindsets required to thrive in the future of work.