Assistant Professor, English

Salt Lake Community College • Various SLCC locations, UT

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies (ELWS) department, with an appointment starting August 1st, 2027. The search focuses on two areas: developmental reading and writing (including integrated reading and writing, and studio classes) and Technical and Professional Writing. All English faculty teach first-year writing and may teach literature and creative writing. The department values open-access students and teaching, and seeks candidates with demonstrated experience in multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online, hybrid). SLCC is Utah's largest college with a diverse student body, serving over 50,000 students across ten campuses and an eLearning virtual campus. The ELWS department is committed to an inclusive educational environment based on equity and is recognized as an Engaged Department, emphasizing collaborative, community-centered teaching and learning. The department seeks collegial candidates dedicated to research-based best practices, professional development, and service. Successful applicants will teach, serve on committees, and participate in professional development. A commitment to open-access education and the community college mission is essential. The department supports initiatives like the Student Writing and Reading (SWRC) center, Folio literary magazine, a publication center, and partnerships with the University of Utah and the Central Utah Writing Project.

Requirements

• 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.
• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Writing, TESOL or Linguistics, or a closely related field, in hand by date of employment.
• Two years of experience teaching in an institution of higher education.
• Equivalent of 2 years teaching part-time, adjunct, graduate (6 semesters) to 1 year Full-time experience will be considered.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate in Writing Studies or related field, Composition and Rhetoric, Technical or Professional Writing, or Developmental Education
• Demonstrated success in working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and literacy practices.
• Teaching experience and/or relevant graduate coursework in postsecondary reading, developmental writing, integrated reading and writing, corequisite support, and/or studio teaching
• Teaching Experience and/or relevant graduate coursework in technical and professional writing
• Demonstrated record of experience with teaching-focused professional development activities
• Demonstrated experience in designing and teaching courses in multiple modalities and with foci such as community-engaged learning
• Demonstrated experience with teaching online or hybrid courses
• 1-3 years of full-time teaching experience in the field at an open-access institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, student-centered instruction and assessment that support student learning, success, transfer, and career readiness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to engage in curriculum development, course and program assessment, and continuous improvement of departmental programs.
• Contribute to a positive academic community through collegial collaboration, shared governance, and active participation in departmental, school, and college initiatives.
• Support students by maintaining professional communication, addressing student concerns appropriately, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment.
• Participate fully in faculty responsibilities, including annual evaluation processes, required meetings and events, and meaningful campus engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional service and institutional work that advance student success, program quality, and the mission of the department and college.
• Adhere to all college policies, professional standards, legal requirements, and regulations, including Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure policies, FERPA, and related state and federal guidelines.
• Create engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments that support student success across face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Teach composition, literature, creative writing, linguistics, technical and professional writing, and related courses in alignment with departmental curricula, course outcomes, and college standards.
• Employ evidence-based teaching practices, active learning strategies, appropriate technologies, and timely feedback to promote student learning and development.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with students through the learning management system, including current grades, course expectations, and timely responses to student inquiries.
• Support student achievement through accessible consultation hours, formative assessment, and responsiveness to diverse student needs.
• Engage in ongoing improvement of teaching, course design, and instructional practices through assessment, reflection, and professional development.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning environment that upholds the College's values and student conduct expectations.
• Fulfill instructional responsibilities, including maintaining accurate records, documenting attendance and student progress, and adhering to institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen student learning, curriculum quality, and program effectiveness across the Department of English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies.
• Maintain disciplinary, pedagogical, and technological expertise in English, writing studies, linguistics, literature, literacy, and related fields through ongoing professional learning, scholarship, and engagement with professional organizations.
• Engage in reflective, evidence-based teaching practice by seeking and incorporating feedback from students and colleagues and by applying research-informed approaches that promote equity, access, and student success in community college environments.
• Participate in disciplinary and professional activities that contribute to the advancement of the field, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the mission of two-year colleges.
• Collaborate in professional learning communities, mentoring relationships, and departmental initiatives that support faculty development, leadership growth, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in teaching, assessment, literacy, language, writing, and student support practices to enhance learning outcomes and strengthen the educational experiences of diverse community college students.
• Contribute to the life and success of the department, school, and college through active participation in shared governance, committee work, assessment initiatives, and institutional projects that advance student learning and success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen English, writing, literacy, linguistics, and related programs through curriculum review, program development, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support student success through academic advising, mentoring, recruitment, retention initiatives, and other activities that promote equitable access, persistence, transfer, and completion.
• Foster a culture of professional learning by mentoring and supporting full-time and adjunct faculty, participating in peer observation and faculty development, and contributing to a collaborative departmental community.
• Engage in disciplinary, professional, and community service consistent with the values of TYCA, TETYC, NCTE, CCCC, and MLA, including leadership, scholarship, outreach, advocacy, and partnerships that strengthen two-year college literacy education.
• Provide stewardship of departmental and institutional resources, including participation in budgeting, program planning, assessment, and other responsibilities that support the effective operation of the department and college.

Benefits

• 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.
• Participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
• Several other retirement account options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level