Ethnic Studies, Adjunct

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College invites applications for an adjunct Ethnic Studies instructor to prepare and teach courses such as Ethnic Studies 2400–2440 under supervision of the department administrator and a full-time faculty mentor.

This pooled, semester-by-semester position pays $1,056 per instructional unit and requires a Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies (or related field) with at least 9 graduate credits; official transcripts are required if offered employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or closely related field.
• Completed and passed a minimum of 9 graduate-level Social Science credits, including 3 credits of research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Ethnic Studies course material per curriculum.
• Use Canvas and Simple Syllabus as required by SLCC and department.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and maintain grade records.
• Ensure respectful instructional environment and adherence to college policies.
• Maintain professional communication with students and colleagues.
• Complete required trainings and adhere to FERPA guidelines.

Skills

Instructional communication

Course planning

Student assessment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or closely related field

9 graduate credits in Social Science with 3 credits in research

Tools

Canvas

Syllabus tools

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 the general supervision of the Department Administrator and full-time faculty mentor, the successful candidate will prepare and teach Ethnic Studies courses aligned with the candidate's qualification as assigned by the department.

• ETHS 2400 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies
• ETHS 2410 – African American/Black Experiences
• ETHS 2420 – Asian American Experiences
• ETHS 2430 – Chicanx/Latinx Experiences
• ETHS 2440 – Native American Experiences

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

This position is paid at $1,056 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 30 days of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches Ethnic Studies course material as stipulated in the course curriculum outline or syllabi provided by the department.
• Uses Canvas and Simple Syllabus as required by SLCC and department.
• Supports professional commitment to the Department, School and College mission and values.
• 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.
• Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments (usually within 48 hours of due date). Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
• Demonstrates a depth of understanding in the field of Ethnic Studies.
• Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.
• Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
• 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.
• Maintains professional and collegial behavior. Including responding to student and SLCC communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days).
• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints respectfully and promptly.
• Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
• Completes all required employee trainings.
• Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.
• Provides ADA accommodations as assigned by SLCC's Accessibility and Disability Services.
• Other job-related duties as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate subject matter to students.
• Ability to use a computer and other instructional technologies.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Ethnic Studies from an accredited institution or in a closely related field to one of the areas listed above (course names/titles).
• Completed and passed a minimum of 9 credits of graduate level Social Science course work, including at least 3 credits of research.

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.

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Requirements Questionnaire

Do you have a Master’s degree or above in Ethnic Studies from an accredited institution or in a closely related field to one of the following areas: Ethnic Studies, African American/Black Experiences, Asian American Experiences, Chicanx/Latinx Experiences, or Native American Experiences?

• Yes
• No

Have you completed and passed a minimum of 9 credits of graduate level Social Science course work, including at least 3 credits of research?

• Yes
• No