Instructor Biology (1 year Temp)

IMDiversity; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) in Taylorsville, UT, is seeking a 9-month temporary Biology instructor to teach multiple biology courses (e.g., BIOL 1010, 1610, 1615, 2060, 2320/2325) for majors. The assignment runs 08/01/2026–05/15/2027 and may involve evenings and multiple SLCC locations.

The successful candidate will be student-centered, collaborative, and engaged in evidence-based teaching practices, curriculum development, and service to the department and college.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or a closely related field with 18 or more graduate credits in biology courses including anatomy.
• Teaching experience in biology courses at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and teach college biology courses, associated labs, and other courses as assigned.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office/consultation hours.
• Advise students on program and/or course requirements.
• Assess and maintain student performance records.
• Participate in program and course curriculum development and assessment.
• Pursue professional development activities and demonstrate depth of understanding in the field.

Education

Master's degree in Biology with 18 grad credits

Job description

Instructor Biology (1 year Temp) Salt Lake Community College in Taylorsville, UT

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,018.00 - $60,819.10 per year

Category: Biology

Military

Salary: $57,018.00 - $60,819.12 Annually

Location: Taylorsville Campus, UT

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 202501011

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Biology

FLSA

Exempt

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

Job Summary/Basic Function

*This is a 9-Month Temporary instructor assignment from 08/01/2026 - 05/15/2027*

The successful candidate will prepare and teach multiple college-level biology courses for majors which may include BIOL 1010, BIOL 1610, BIOL 1615, BIOL2060, BIOL 2320 and/ or BIOL 2325 as well as other lecture and lab courses as assigned.

The Department of Biology at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) seeks to hire a 9-month temporary instructor who is 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.

Faculty members may be assigned to any SLCC location and may be assigned alternative work schedules (e.g. evenings). All faculty 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), to conduct other instructional activities including curriculum development, to participate in professional activities such as scholarly study and/or research, and college and departmental service such as curriculum development projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Responsibilities & Duties

• Effectively prepare and teach college biology courses, associated labs, and other courses as assigned.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office/consultation hours.
• Advise students on program and/or course requirements.
• Assess and maintain student performance records.
• Participate in program and course curriculum development, revisions, and assessment working with both course leads and department colleagues.
• Pursue professional development activities and demonstrate a depth of understanding in the field as well as the ability to teach Biology courses.
• Serve on Department, School, and/or College committees as needed to assist in policy development, curriculum development, textbook reviews, procedures, or other matters that benefit the Department, School or College.
• Maintain a supportive attitude toward work, students, colleagues and administration. Demonstrate and support professional commitment to Department and College mission and Values.
• Attend New Faculty Orientation sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and teach a minimum of 15 Instructional Units that will provide students a rich and engaging educational experience.
• Teach courses consistent with institutional and department standards, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
• Use the college-approved syllabus platform to inform students of course policies and learning outcomes.
• Provide appropriate feedback for all assignments that allows students to progress in the course.
• Maintain current grades in the college learning management system (LMS e.g. Canvas). Use the LMS communication tool as the primary tool for course communication with students.
• Be available to meet with students outside of class a minimum of 5 hours/week for student consultation hours. Availability should reflect modality of class and utilize online tools to maximize student access.
• Respond to student communication promptly (generally within 1-2 working days) and have a communication plan posted in the LMS with response times.
• Engage in service to the department such as curriculum projects, committee work, or course overload to meet enrollment demand.
• Engage in professional development activities through the on-campus training opportunities and/or through national organizations.
• Ensure courses meet ADA requirements and Canvas syllabi and courses are published by the college deadlines.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office/consultation hours.
• Integrate technology and High Impact Practices into the course.
• Assess and maintain student performance records.
• Advise students on course requirements and share extracurricular support services.
• Encourage students to complete evaluation surveys and discuss results with the Associate Dean as part of the full-time faculty evaluation process.
• Demonstrate and support professional commitment to Department and College mission and values.
• Maintain a supportive attitude toward work, students, colleagues and administration.
• Become a contributing member of the academic unit by engaging in collegial communications and working closely with colleagues and academic supervisors to enhance student success.
• Maintain a meaningful on-campus presence to enhance community, serve students on campus, and collaborate with colleagues. Campus presence can reflect teaching, professional activities, and/or service as established with your academic supervisor.
• Work to address student issues as outlined in the Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
• Serve as both a mentor and a mentee in the department and college.
• Comply with all college employee policies and procedures, including the Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, and Tenure policy, FERPA policy, and other pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
• Engage in the faculty evaluation process annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Important Information:

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.

SLCC Benefits:https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

This is a general represenation of the position. Please see the Faculty General Description available in Appendix 1 of the Faculty Handbook.

Background check and Drug Screening are required before hiring into the position.

Compensation Information

• Base salary is for a 9-month Academic Year appointment and paid over 12 months.
• Additional compensation may be available for overload teaching.
• Summer Semester compensation is 23.5% of base for a full teaching load.
• Salary placement is based on credentials, experience, teaching effectiveness, competencies, and internal equity.
• Compensation practices align with SLCC policy and support equitable placement.

Minimum qualifications

Education and Experience

• Current Employee of SLCC
• Master's degree in biology or a closely related field with 18 or more graduate credits in a range of Biology courses including anatomy. The following credentials do not meet the minimum requirements for this faculty position: Graduate degree in Education without a graduate degree in?Biology.
• Teaching experience in biology courses at the college?level

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or closely related?field.
• Experience in teaching a variety of biology lecture and lab classes
• Demonstrated experience utilizing evidence-based instructional?practices.
• Experience with Biology curriculum?development.
• Evidence of successful participation in department, college, and professional activities.
• Demonstrated technology literacy and innovation

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. Salt Lake Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age and/or veteran status.

Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

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