SLTech Faculty - Information Technology

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) invites applications for a dynamic IT faculty role to deliver classroom and lab instruction in a competency-based, open-entry environment. The position emphasizes hands-on learning and preparing students for industry certifications in desktop support, networking, cloud tech, scripting, and Linux.

Faculty are expected to engage in curriculum development, student advising, and community engagement, maintaining on-site campus presence to foster in-person

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments.
• Experience in student advising and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on IT instruction in competency-based format across IT topics.
• Develop and revise curriculum aligned with industry certs (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS).
• Provide timely feedback and maintain records of student progress.
• Engage in college and community partnerships to support student success.
• Mentor adjunct faculty and support program assessment and improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree or higher in IT

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS

Job description

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and Salt Lake Technical College (SLTech) are seeking a dynamic and student-centered faculty member to deliver classroom and lab instruction in a competency‑based, open‑entry environment. The position focuses on preparing students for industry certifications and meaningful employment through high‑impact, hands‑on learning in subject areas including desktop support, networking, cloud technologies, scripting, and Linux.

Faculty members are expected to be reflective practitioners, actively engaged in instructional innovation, curriculum development, student advising, and community and industry engagement. This position involves collaboration, leadership, and service across the college and broader community to ensure students succeed in a diverse and evolving technical landscape.

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.

Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Teaching & Instruction

• Deliver effective, hands‑on instruction in a competency‑based format across a range of IT subjects.
• Integrate active and applied learning techniques to engage students.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and outcomes.
• Utilize appropriate instructional technologies and platforms.
• Maintain a regular campus presence, respond to students weekly, and work with students to learn concepts in a computer lab environment.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS).
• Ensure alignment with department Course Curriculum Outlines (CCOs) and learning outcomes.
• Participate in college‑wide learning assessment initiatives and ongoing program evaluations.
• Supervise internships or clinical experiences as assigned.

Student Support & Advising

• Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, guiding students through pathways to certification and employment.
• Track and report student outcomes, including academic progress and job placement data.

Professional Development & Industry Engagement

• Maintain current knowledge in technical fields and teaching practices.
• Participate in professional associations and activities (e.g., conferences, certification renewals).
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to community partners and employers.

College & Community Service

• Attend and contribute to department, school, and college‑wide committees and initiatives.
• Support college recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts (e.g., Majors Fairs, industry events).
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting processes, and curriculum advisory boards.
• Promote and model the values, mission, and goals of the College.

Expectations for Service to the College

Bolded job responsibilities are Technical Faculty specific and are in addition to Appendix 1.

• Provide service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and college committee assignments and departmental and college need.
• Tenured faculty serve on tenure sitting committees for colleagues; provide leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation and mentoring.
• Experienced SLTech full‑time faculty will support new faculty members as they transition from their industry roles and grow and develop as educators.
• Work with the department to review and recommend program textbooks and/or materials.
• Engage in the student advising process, formally and/or informally as needed.
• Develop and/or participate in student recruitment and/or retention strategies.
• Assist with the assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
• Mentor and provide formative feedback to adjunct faculty.Serve community partners as content area experts as appropriate.
• Maintain inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/ disposal of hazardous materials required for classes and request appropriate equipment repair.
• Improve and update equipment and systems to reflect current industry Activities/Standards/Trends/Technology.
• Actively participate with your department in the informed budget process by identifying budgetary needs, priorities, and opportunities to reduce or reallocate existing funds.
• Other activities as needed for the department, school, or institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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

• Associate degree or higher in a related IT field.
• Relevant and current industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, AWS).
• Minimum of 3 years recent industry and/or teaching experience in information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CCAI, MCT, CTT+, or other vendor‑recognized credentials.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with virtualization and cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Demonstrated success teaching in competency‑based or open‑entry/open‑exit models.