Instructor Biology (1 year Temp)

Salt Lake Community College•Taylorsville Campus, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field with 18 or more graduate credits in a range of Biology courses including anatomy.
Current Employee of SLCC

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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.
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.
Integrate technology and High Impact Practices into the course.
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.
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.