Adjunct, English Composition - Apprentice Program

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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.

Job Summary

Under mentorship of an assigned full‑time faculty member, prepare and teach Introductory and Intermediate English Composition and other English courses as needed. Faculty may be assigned to any SLCC location. This is a pooled position; the department reviews applications as positions become available. Attach a resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. Indicate (1) your availability to teach in‑person, including days/times and locations;

(2) your experience teaching online; and (3) your preference for specific courses.

In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester‑by‑semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete all apprenticeship program requirements.
• Meet with the full‑time faculty mentor on a scheduled basis.
• Follow the English course curriculum outline; prepare and deliver lectures and other classroom activities.
• Keep accurate classroom records and student attendance records for Financial Aid purposes.
• Coordinate student ADA accommodation requests following college policy and procedures.
• Answer student questions and provide necessary feedback on student progress.
• Support the English department assessment initiatives and submit final grades on time.
• Complete all required trainings and demonstrate professional commitment to the division, school, and college mission and values.
• Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Provide timely feedback for all assignments and return graded assignments per department standards.
• Conduct appropriate evaluations of student performance and inform students of progress‑to‑date periodically.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and respectful instructional environment and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior.
• Enforce FERPA guidelines and provide ADA accommodations as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Composition, Writing Theory, or a related field.
• Current enrollment in a graduate program with a partner institution.
• Acceptance into the SLCC Apprenticeship Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of teaching composition at a post‑secondary institution.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college and a recognized Hispanic‑Serving Institution. SLCC is committed to serving students and is a model for inclusive and transformative education. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS) and requires a criminal background check for all positions.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Education and Training;
Industry: Higher Education