Adjunct Lecture, Biology

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 970 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking a student-centered Biology adjunct instructor to prepare and teach college-level biology courses. The role includes managing Canvas, assessing student learning, and ensuring alignment with department and college policies.

The position is pool-based with variable schedules; evening classes may be required. Compensation is per instructional unit with standard expectations for professional responsibilities and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology is required.
• Experience teaching biology courses is expected.
• Ability to provide ADA accommodations and to adhere to FERPA guidelines.

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 required contact hours; uses resources and technology for delivery.
• Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of delivery method; maintains a respectful instructional environment; submits incident reports as needed.
• Provides each student with an online syllabus (Simple Syllabus) on the first day of the term.
• Incorporates active and applied learning through hands-on and engaged activities.
• Uses a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance.
• Provides timely feedback on assignments and posts grades by deadlines.
• Promotes development of critical thinking among students.
• Maintains attendance records and grades for Financial Aid purposes.
• Responds to voicemail and email promptly within 1-2 contract days; resolves concerns by semester end.
• Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
• Maintains professional and collegial behavior and participates in mentorship programs.
• Maintains professional appearance per college standards.
• Promotes the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College.
• Maintains required educational credentials and professional skills.

Skills

Canvas

Student assessment

Instructional strategies

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Biology

18 graduate credit hours in Life Science coursework

Job description

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 (e.g. Faculty Handbook) and policies (e.g. Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure Policy – Ref#C4S01.01).

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

This position is paid at $1,082.40 per instructional unit.

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

1. 2. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. 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.
4. 4. Provides each student with an online syllabus (Simple Syllabus) at the first day of the course term.
5. 5. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities).
6. 6. Uses a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance.
7. 7. 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.
8. 8. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.
9. 9. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
10. 10. 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.
11. 11. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
12. 12. Maintains professional and collegial behavior including participating in department faculty mentorship program.
13. 13. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
14. 14. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College.
15. 15. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
16. 16. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.
17. 17. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
18. 18. Completes required training and participates in professional development when necessary.
19. 19. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines
20. 20. Provides ADA accommodations as requested
21. 21. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
22. 22. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with 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.

Masters Degree in Biology in an accredited program or 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.