Adjunct, Psychology

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 12,674,000 - 17,220,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Psychology (PSY) classes. Under supervision, the adjunct instructor will teach various PSY classes offered by SLCC.

This is a pooled position with no guarantees; instructors are paid at $1,082.40 per instructional unit. Official transcripts are required for offers within 30 days of hire, and SLCC adheres to its policy on non-renewal of adjunct positions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology (or closely related field) from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and teach classes following department and SLCC curricular requirements.
• Provide effective, meaningful and timely feedback to students on their coursework.
• Maintain records of student performance and attendance.
• Provide ADA accommodations as directly by SLCC Accessibility and Disability Services.
• Responds to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Completes required training within the timeframe given by SLCC.
• Participates in department or school training as appropriate and when possible.
• Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology (preferred)

Job description

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 supervision, the adjunct instructor will teach various Psychology (PSY) classes offered by SLCC.

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

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

• 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 in 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Effectively prepare and teach classes following department and SLCC curricular requirements.
• Provide effective, meaningful and timely feedback to students on their coursework.
• Maintain records of student performance and attendance.
• Provide ADA accommodations as directly by SLCC Accessibility and Disability Services.
• Responds to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Completes required training within the timeframe given by SLCC.
• Participates in department or school training as appropriate and when possible.
• Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college polices.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology (or closely related field) from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college or high school level.
• Ph.D. in Psychology.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.