If you value recreation & the scenic beauty of nature, along with a strong Community Foundation; Then, Salt Lake Community College is the place for you. We don’t just state our values; we live them through dedicated, collective effort. Our values ground our future endeavors and help us realize our mission of being an open-access, comprehensive community college committed to the transfer education and workforce needs of our students. Click here for more information: SLCC Mission and Values.

The Salt Lake Technical College (SLTech) provides technical education and career training for students to develop the skills needed to gain meaningful employment. SLTech at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) seeks to attract an active, culturally, and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative department. Members of the team are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields. Such faculty members actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their careers.

Provide classroom and lab instruction in an open-entry competency-based environment teaching various courses which may include: desktop support, networking, routing and switching, cybersecurity, scripting fundamentals, Linux, and cloud computing in a competency-based environment preparing students for industry certifications and employment. Develop new curriculum and update existing curriculum as needed, create courses to support delivery in a competency-based environment, attend all required department and school meetings, and fulfill department and school assignments. Serve on school and college committees.

a. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for Salt Lake Technical College and Workforce Education students.

b. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.

c. Provides each student with a syllabus* (paper or online) at the first-class meeting that complies with department procedure and the CCO.

d. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place, meeting during required contact hours.

e. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged high-impact activities).

f. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments

g. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.

h. Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of Salt Lake Technical College and Workforce Education.

i. Maintains campus presence to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Actively and consistently engage all students enrolled in programs assigned to teach on a weekly basis, ensuring contact is significant and meaningful.

j. Maintain availability to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision by the Academic Administrator.

k. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.

l. Consistently improves course quality, design, and course integrity through participation in the college- wide assessment of student learning.

m. Maintains student attendance, progress, completion, employment outcome records, per SLTC requirements.

n. Tracks and reports student progress.

o. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.

p. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.

q. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses.

r. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.

s. Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.

t. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1 day).

u. Meets deadlines.

v. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.

w. Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment.

x. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College by incorporating culturally- competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.

y. Under the direction of supervisor/Academic Administrator, engages employers, industry representatives, and community members.

a. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.

b. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.

c. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.

d. Promotes the professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities and the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by departments.

e. Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.

f. Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.

g. Serves community partners as content area experts.

h. Completes required training and participates in professional development.

i. Actively participants in continuous review of technical education programs to ensure their relevance and appropriate rigor.

Service to the College:

a. Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or college-wide committee.

b. Promotes, models and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.

c. Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc.)

d. Mentors new faculty as assigned.

f. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.

g. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

h. Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.

i. Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings).

j. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.

k. Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal and/or informal, per departmental guidelines.

l. Meets with and updates the counseling office; updates and maintains advising materials per departmental guidelines.

m. Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies. (Career and Majors Fair, Pathways to Professions, informal outreach, etc.)

n. Assists with the assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.

o. Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.

p. Evaluates and revises program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula as needed.

q. Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.

r. Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time employees as needed. Participates in state-level issues as requested.

s. Reports maintenances issues for classrooms and equipment to appropriate authorities.

t. Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/disposal of hazardous materials required for classes and request appropriate equipment repair.

u. Actively participates in the informed budget process.

v. Identifies budgetary needs and priorities within the program as applicable.

w. In collaboration with program faculty coordination and under the direction of supervisor, completes required service, responding to employer and community needs in timely and relevant manner.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

Priority Review Date: May 24,2024:
Applications received by this date will have first consideration. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need by need basis until a candidate is selected for hire.

This is a 12-month Temporary Faculty Appointment for SLTC. This position is dependent on Grant Funding renewal every year.

Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and maybe asked to provide recommendation letters.

SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist. In addition, Official Transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: SLCC Employee Benefits Page.

SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body 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 and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.