Adjunct Lecture Instructor, Biology

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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 – #C4S01.01).

We Seek Candidates Who Can

Build meaningful connections with students, faculty, and staff across all backgrounds

Create an engaging learning environment that honors each student’s unique perspective and needs.

Support learners requiring additional accommodations with respect and understanding.

Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design Principles for learning and ADA Digital Accessibility requirements.

Demonstrate deep expertise in college-level biology

Apply current educational technology and innovative teaching methods effectively

Foster an environment where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

The ideal candidate will understand that effective teaching goes beyond subject expertise to embrace the art of connecting with and supporting students from all paths of life.

Must be dependable and able to respond to student, department and college communications within 24-48 hours.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

• In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
• Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.

• Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides each student with an online syllabus (Simple Syllabus) at the first day of the course term.
• Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities).
• Uses a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance.
• Provides appropriate feedback on and returns all assignments in a timely fashion per department standards. This includes informing students of progress…