Foundational Math Instructor (Part-Time)

Teach Foundational Math using sound developmental mathematics pedagogies.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Meets the SLCC Math Department's protocols and standards in teaching

• Provides students and the Math Department with a course syllabus

• Provides ADA accommodations as requested

• Maintains a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment

• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance

• Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments

• Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards

• Informs students of progress by keeping up-to-date grades in the college LMS

• Communicates collectively and/or individually with students regarding course management

• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‐2 business days)

• Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades

• Follows Math Department and College guidelines to assign and submits grades by published deadlines

• Submits graded final exams to the Math Department at the end of the semester

• Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines

• Prepares and submits incident reports as needed to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy

• 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

• Maintains professional and collegial behavior

• Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure

• Completes all required employee training

• Continues to improve teaching and student learning through departmental professional development

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued

Ensures student learning through maintaining SLCC's Math Department standards of teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Math Education is required if not master's has been awarded.

Successful completion of mathematics coursework through calculus series required.

Three years teaching experience in junior high school or high school (grades 7-12) or college.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in mathematics or math education.

Experience teaching adults in a higher education environment.

Experience teaching in a competency-based model.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with the students, faculty, and staff of the College.

Ability to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Knowledge of developmental mathematics pedagogy.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions

This is a pooled position. The department will review applications when positions become available.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

1. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester by semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.

2. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.

3. In accordance with Board of Regents policy, SLCC's Human Resources will conduct a criminal background check on instructors if concurrent enrollment (K-12) students are assigned to classes.

SLCC Highlights

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. As an SLCC employee you will have a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen our surrounding communities. SLCC has 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, art, and culture.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and varied perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when teams can speak and 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 from all walks of life.

FLSA Exempt SLCC Information

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.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.