Adjunct, Finance

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 11,784; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Utah is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach finance courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in finance or business administration, or a bachelor's degree in finance with relevant certifications. Responsibilities include teaching, providing feedback, and maintaining student records. This position emphasizes on-site engagement, ensuring a meaningful learning experience for all students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; or Bachelor’s + CFP/CFA certification.
• Non-teaching work experience in finance is needed.
• Teaching or corporate training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at assigned times and be present for students.
• Provide timely and clear feedback on assignments.
• Maintain professional etiquette and student attendance records.

Skills

Effective communication

Diverse engagement

Education

Master’s degree in finance or business administration

Bachelor’s degree in finance with CFP or CFA certification

Job description

Teach ?nance courses for the SLCC ?nance department. Courses may include any subject in which the adjunct is quali?ed, at the 1000 or 2000 level. Classes are offered in daytime and evening hours at any SLCC campus, and could include weekends. Possible delivery modalities may include on site, online, and livestream. If online or livestream are assigned, the adjunct will be trained on the modality. The adjunct will work closely with the full time faculty on course design and instruction.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teaches courses at times and dates as assigned. Is present, reliable, and prompt.
2. Is responsive, respectful, and available to students inside and outside the classroom.
3. Follows guidelines set forth by full time faculty.
4. Gives students prompt, courteous, respectful, and helpful feedback on their work.
5. Provides students with clear and fair expectations and grades accordingly.
6. Uses department-approved materials and syllabi for the courses taught.
7. Makes clear to students how assessments map to the course student learning outcomes.

Fulfilling the Higher Education Mission

1. Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
2. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
3. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
4. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
5. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
6. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.
7. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
8. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
9. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
10. Maintains professional and collegial behavior.
11. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days).
12. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
13. Completes all required employee trainings.
14. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.
15. Provides ADA accommodations as requested.
16. Other job related duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in finance or business administration from an accredited college or university.
2. or Bachelor’s degree in finance from an accredited college or University along with CFP or CFA certification.
3. and Verification of completion of degree requirements by time of employment with official transcripts.
4. Non‑teaching full-time (or full‑time equivalent) work experience in finance or related field.
5. College level teaching/corporate training experience.
6. Knowledge and experience in technology‑enhanced instruction.