> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/132446-lecturer-data-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/132446-lecturer-data-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Lecturer - Data Engineering

- **Company:** Utah State University
- **Location:** Logan, UT, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=52bca7bfd9921b07

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
 * Applied professional experience in data engineering, including designing and building scalable data pipelines, developing cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and/or architecting modern data warehouse or distributed systems environments.
 * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL used in data engineering environments.
 * Experience with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Terraform).
 * Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
 * Commitment to hands-on, experiential learning aligned with the Huntsman School mission., * Industry experience designing scalable, production-level data systems.
 * Experience teaching in a college or university setting.
 * Cloud certifications or other professional credentials.
 * Experience mentoring students in applied, project-based environments.
 * Evidence of curriculum innovation or development of new academic programs or certificates.

## Description

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in modern data engineering, covering scalable data pipelines, cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and modern data architectures, including lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses. Courses will emphasize data modeling, performance optimization, and building production-ready systems that support decision-making.
The candidate will design and continually refine the curriculum to reflect evolving industry techniques, tools, and platforms. They will also develop innovative, applied learning experiences that integrate real-world datasets, cloud environments, and enterprise-scale architectures.
The role also includes a strong emphasis on mentoring students in the Analytics Solutions Center (https://huntsman.usu.edu/asc/), a center within the Huntsman School of Business that offers rigorous experiential learning opportunities connecting interdisciplinary student teams with real-world problems from partner companies and organizations.
Successful candidates will bring industry experience, a passion for teaching, and a proven track record of excellence in mentoring. They will also demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and staying current with emerging data engineering technologies.


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon)
- [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team)
- [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt)
- [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean)
- [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)
- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)