Adjunct Lecture Instructor, Biology

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.

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 and policies.

• 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
• Demonstrate 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
• Be dependable and able to respond to student, department and college communications within 24-48 hours

• Teach courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description
• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meet during required contact hours; use appropriate resources and technology in course delivery
• Create an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of the delivery method; assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment; prepare and submit incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior
• Provide each student with an online syllabus (Simple Syllabus) at the first day of the course term
• Demonstrate the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands‑on and engaged activities)
• Use a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance
• Provide appropriate feedback on and return all assignments in a timely fashion per department standards; inform students of progress to date periodically and assign and submit grades by published deadlines
• Promote the development of critical thinking among students
• Maintain student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
• Respond to voicemail and email communication promptly within 1-2 contract days, with the expectation to resolve any outstanding student concerns at completion of semester
• Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement
• Maintain professional and collegial behavior including participating in the department faculty mentorship program
• Maintain a professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
• Promote support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College
• Maintain necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards
• Solicit feedback and implement suggestions from students and peers when appropriate
• Expand knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis
• Complete required training and participate in professional development when necessary
• Know and enforce FERPA guidelines
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested
• Communicate effectively…