Adjunct Instructor - Continuing Education

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach courses through Continuing Education! This position is posted on a continuous recruit basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.

The successful individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:

• Designs and teaches a community education non-credit course
• Prepares instructional materials including handouts and course syllabus
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to student learning
• Maintains and records student attendance
• Provides an open, student-centered, discrimination-free classroom environment

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in the subject matter or a closely related area; OR 2 years of experience teaching or closely related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert on subject matter with formal or informal teaching experience.

• Resume
• Course Syllabus/Outline (optional)
• Photo of a previous course (optional)

• Thorough knowledge of the subject matter of class to be taught.
• Knowledge of teaching principles for the age group of course(s) taught.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.