Adjunct Lecture Instructor, Biology
Job in
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listing for:
Salt Lake Community College (UT)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Online Teaching, Adult Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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.
Position Purpose
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).
Essential
Functions / Responsibilities
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 to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly within 1–2 contract days, with the expectation to resolve any outstanding student concerns at completion of semester.Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.Maintains professional and collegial behavior including participating in department faculty mentorship program.Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College.Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.Completes required training and participates in professional development when necessary.Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.Provides ADA accommodations as requested.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.Candidate Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Biology in an accredited program or a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours of Life Science coursework.
- Teaching experience in the area of Biology related to the course(s) being taught.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design Principles for learning and ADA Digital Accessibility requirements.
- Deep expertise in college‑level biology.
- Current educational…
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