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If you value recreation & the scenic beauty of nature; Then, Salt Lake Community College is the place for you. Nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, you will have the benefit of more than just winter recreation; it is also in the cultural heart of Utah. The cities and surrounding area offer year round, world-class recreation, sporting events, history, arts and entertainment. Utah consistently earns top accolades for its exceptional economy, affordable cost of living and strong communities.
As a full-time faculty member, you will teach assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies. Faculty participate in advising, committee assignments, and other academic and institutional support activities. SLTC utilizes a faculty model that includes tracking and reporting student progress and employment outcomes; student and community access; and employer engagement. Program coordinator responsibility may be assigned.
Teaching:
a. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for Salt Lake Technical College students.
b. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
c. Provides each student with a syllabus* (paper or online) at the first-class meeting that complies with department procedure and the CCO.
d. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place, meeting during required contact hours.
e. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged high-impact activities).
f. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
g. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.
h. Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of Salt Lake Technical College.
i. Maintains campus presence on contract days to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Actively and consistently engage all students enrolled in programs assigned to teach on a weekly basis, ensuring contact is significant and meaningful.
j. Maintain availability to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision by the Academic Administrator.
k. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
l. Consistently improves course quality, design, and course integrity through participation in the college- wide assessment of student learning.
m. Maintains student attendance, progress, completion, employment outcome records, per SLTC requirements.
n. Tracks and reports student progress minimally on a weekly basis, preferably as part of a daily routine.
o. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
p. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
q. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses.
r. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
s. Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.
t. Responds to voicemail and ema il communication promptly (generally within 1 contract day).
u. Meets deadlines.
v. Maintai s professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
w. Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment.
x. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College by incorporating culturally- competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.
y. Under the direction of supervisor/Academic Administrator, engages employers, industry representatives, and community members.
Professional Activity:
a. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
b. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.
c. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
d. Promotes the professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities and the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by departments.
e. Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.
f. Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
g. Serves community partners as content area experts.
h. Completes required training and participates in professional development.
i. Actively participants in continuous review of technical education programs to ensure their relevance and appropriate rigor.
Service to the College:
a. Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or college-wide committee.
b. Promotes, models and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
c. Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc.)
d. Mentors new faculty as assigned.
e. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.
f. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
g. Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.
h. Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings).
i. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.
j. Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal and/or informal, per departmental guidelines.
k. Meets with and updates the counseling office; updates and maintains advising materials per departmental guidelines.
l. Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies. (Career and Majors Fair, Pathways to Professions, informal outreach, etc.)
m. Assists with the assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.
n. Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
o. Evaluates and revises program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula as needed.
p. Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.
q. Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time employees. Participates in state-level issues as requested.
r. Reports maintenance's issues for classrooms and equipmen t to appropriate authorities.
s. Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/disposal of hazardous materials required