Adjunct Instructor- Emergency Services

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking adjunct instructors for face-to-face and online Emergency Services courses. This position is posted on a continuous recruit basis. This means that applications are accepted even when a position is not currently available. Adjunct faculty must live in Utah. Adjunct applications are reviewed only as needed; therefore, applicants should be aware that they may not receive a response regarding the status of their application.

Adjunct faculty are hired on an as-needed basis for a single-semester appointment. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the results of a background check, which includes a criminal records check.

Qualified applicants should be able to perform the following responsibilities:

• Teach assigned Emergency Services courses.
• Align course assessments with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for each course taught.
• Complete the Online Teaching Academy if teaching an online class(es).
• Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, visual presentations, assignments) as necessary.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms and/or online using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Provide specific and timely feedback on student assignment submissions.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintain and submit accurate and up-to-date reports and records related to student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Meet established deadlines for final student grade submission.

Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a closely related graduate degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience; OR a combination of education and relevant professional experience totaling 10 years.

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Skills in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.
• 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.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time : waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct : waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member