SLTech Faculty - IT & Cybersecurity

Overview

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and Salt Lake Technical College (SLTech) are seeking a dynamic and student-centered faculty member to deliver classroom and lab instruction in a competency-based, open-entry environment. The position focuses on preparing students for industry certifications and meaningful employment through high-impact, hands-on learning in subject areas including desktop support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, scripting, and Linux.

Faculty members are expected to be reflective practitioners, actively engaged in instructional innovation, curriculum development, student advising, and community and industry engagement. This position involves collaboration, leadership, and service across the college and broader community to ensure students succeed in a diverse and evolving technical landscape.

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.

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 online only courses. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

• Deliver effective, hands-on instruction in a competency-based format across a range of IT subjects.
• Integrate active and applied learning techniques to engage students.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and outcomes.
• Utilize appropriate instructional technologies and platforms.
• Maintain a regular campus presence, respond to students weekly, and work with students to learn concepts in a computer lab environment.

• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS).
• Ensure alignment with department Course Curriculum Outlines (CCOs) and learning outcomes.
• Participate in college-wide learning assessment initiatives and ongoing program evaluations.
• Supervise internships or clinical experiences as assigned.

• Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, guiding students through pathways to certification and employment.
• Track and report student outcomes, including academic progress and job placement data.

• Maintain current knowledge in technical fields and teaching practices.
• Participate in professional associations and activities (e.g., conferences, certification renewals).
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to community partners and employers.

• Attend and contribute to department, school, and college-wide committees and initiatives.
• Support college recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts (e.g., Majors Fairs, industry events).
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting processes, and curriculum advisory boards.
• Promote and model the values, mission, and goals of the College.
• Expectations for Service to the College