Assistant Teaching Professor - The School for the Digital Future

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:

• 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.

• Collaborate with SDF and COAS faculty to build stackable credentials and experiential pathways that prepare students for the digital workforce.

• Support the SDF with community partnerships and build an advisory board structure aligned with the mission and vision of the school 

• Incorporate inclusive and innovative pedagogies that foster student success and belonging.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborative initiatives that advance innovative, inclusive, and future-oriented teaching practices within the School and across the University.

• 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:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Media Studies, Digital Humanities, or related field).

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum design.

• Evidence of ability to integrate digital tool