Adjunct Lecture, Biology

Salary $1,082.40 Hourly Location Various SLCC locations, UT Job Type Adjunct Contract Job Number 202501122 Division Academic Affairs Department Biology Opening Date 09/16/2026 Closing Date 9/30/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) seeks to hire a student-centered and collaborative faculty member, skilled in the scholarship of teaching and learning, who embraces the distinct mission of community colleges and the needs of students at open-access institutions. The successful candidate will join an active and innovative department whose members engage in evidence-based instructional practices. The purpose of this adjunct instructor position is to prepare and teach college-level courses in biology, effectively manage the learning environment, including Canvas, and appropriately assess student learning and course outcomes. The instructor may be assigned to any SLCC location and may be assigned alternative work schedules (e.g. evenings) depending on applicants’ availability and the needs of the Biology Department.

All instructors are expected to teach classes in accordance with established guidelines (e.g. Faculty Handbook) and policies (e.g. Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure Policy – Ref#C4S01.01). This is a pooled position.

The department reviews applications as positions become available. This position is paid at $1,082.40 per instructional unit. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. 1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities 1.

Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description. 2. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during required contact hours. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses. 3. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of the delivery method.

Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. 4. Provides each student with an online syllabus (Simple Syllabus) at the first day of the course term. 5. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities). 6.

Uses a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance. 7. Provides appropriate feedback on and returns all assignments in a timely fashion per department standards. This includes informing students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines. 8. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students. 9.

Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades. 10. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly within 1-2 contract days, with the expectation to resolve any outstanding student concerns at completion of semester. 11. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement. 12. Maintains professional and collegial behavior including participating in department faculty mentorship program. 13.

Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure. 14. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College. 15. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards. 16. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate. 17.

Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis. 18. Completes required training and participates in professional development when necessary. 19. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines 20. Provides ADA accommodations as requested 21.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. 22. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment.

Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students. Minimum qualifications Masters Degree in Biology in an accredited program or closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours of Life Science coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in the area of Biology related to the course (s) being taught. SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities.

SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community.

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