Salt Lake Community College (UT)
Assistant Professor, Special Education
Salt Lake Community College (UT), Murray, Utah, United States
Overview
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Education faculty member with a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional activity, and service, who embraces the mission of community colleges and the needs of students at open-access institutions. JOB OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, the faculty member will prepare and teach lecture, hybrid, broadcast, and distance-learning Education (EDU) courses as assigned by the department. The position includes development and teaching of Education courses within the faculty member’s area of expertise. The faculty member will serve the department, school, college, and community by attending general and discipline-specific forums and meetings. Faculty are expected to serve on College and Department committees, engage with the community in multiple roles, mentor departmental adjunct faculty, and participate in professional development activities. The faculty member will teach an average of 15 instructional units (credit hours) per semester in the Education Program. Regular full-time faculty teach day, evening, and weekend classes in accordance with guidelines. Faculty participate in advising, committee work, support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned. Much of the teaching load may include introductory courses and coordination of Concurrent Enrollment courses in local high schools. Duties include curriculum development and periodic review of the Education Program in collaboration with other faculty. The base salary is distributed over 12 months; additional compensation may be available for teaching beyond the standard load and/or during the Summer Semester, subject to course demand (up to 23.5% of base salary). All SLCC employees must maintain a permanent address within the State of Utah. A permanent Utah address must be recorded with Human Resources within 30 days of employment start date. Priority Review Date:
January 16, 2026.
Applications received by this date will have first consideration. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need-by-need basis until a candidate is selected for hire. Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and provide recommendation letters. SLCC HR will conduct a criminal background check and possible drug screen for the selected finalist. Official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment. SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty members. Please visit the SLCC Employee Benefits Page. SLCC Faculty General Description is found in Appendix 1: Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook. Familiarize and abide by all college policies with priority given to policies governing interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Work closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures leading to success as a contributing teacher and member of the academic unit. Teaching
Learning Environment and Student Engagement
Create an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of delivery method. Promote development of critical thinking among students. Incorporate active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities). Maintain a safe and respectful instructional environment. Maintain a significant campus presence, responding to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Meet with students outside of class a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or online. Course Delivery and Curriculum
Teach courses consistent with department procedures, the Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description. Provide each student with a syllabus on the first day of class that complies with procedures and CCO. Teach assigned classes during required contact hours at the scheduled time and place. Be available to teach courses as directed by academic needs and staffing availability; final teaching assignments are determined by the Academic Administrator. Use appropriate resources and technology in course delivery. Participate in curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area, department, campus, college, and state. Assessment and Feedback
Conduct evaluations of student performance and inform students of progress; assign and submit grades by deadlines. Provide timely feedback for all assignments. Return graded work promptly and maintain attendance and grade records for Financial Aid purposes. Contribute to college-wide assessment of student learning to improve course quality and integrity. Professionalism and Collegiality
Maintain professional and collegial behavior as defined in the Faculty Handbook. Respond promptly to voicemail and email (generally within 1–2 contract days) and meet deadlines. Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline/College procedures. Collaborate with the college to innovate and improve the learning environment. Collaboration and Supervision
Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement. Coordinate and supervise field experience and Community-Engaged Learning projects, as assigned. Incident and Policy Compliance
Prepare and submit incident reports as defined by policy. Professional Activity
Maintain credentials and demonstrate teaching competencies; pursue ongoing professional development. Solicit feedback and implement suggestions from students and peers. Mentorship and Collaboration
Participate in mentoring relationships; promote professional development of peers through approved activities. Engagement with Professional and Community Organizations
Engage in professional organizations and serve community partners as needed. Service
Institutional and Committee Service
Participate in academic and campus committees; serve on department, school, or college-wide committees as applicable; serve on tenure committees when appropriate; attend institutional meetings. Collaboration, Mentorship, and College Values
Promote College Values, mentor new faculty, and provide leadership through observations, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time staff; respond to department requests in a timely manner. Advising and Student Support
Handle student concerns; participate in formal and informal advising per guidelines; maintain advising materials; assist with recruitment and retention strategies; assist with assessment of prior learning, as needed. Program and Curriculum Development
Review and recommend textbooks/materials; revise offerings and develop new curricula; participate in department initiatives and strategic planning; monitor institutional effectiveness. Safety, Compliance, and Maintenance
Know and enforce FERPA and other regulations; maintain a safe campus; report maintenance issues; manage equipment inventory as appropriate. Budgetary and State-Level Contributions
Participate in budget processes; identify needs and priorities; participate in state-level issues as requested. KSAs Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups; maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with diverse groups including students, faculty, staff, and community partners, including those with disabilities. All faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to foster in-person relationships and meaningful learning experiences. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with SLCC students. Master’s degree in Special Education (or a master’s degree in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with an endorsement in Special Education) from a regionally accredited college or university. Professional Teaching License current within the past three years. Within the past 10 years, a minimum of three years of full-time salaried teaching experience in Special Education as a licensed teacher of record in a K-12 classroom. (Paraeducator, substitute teaching, and student teaching experiences do not count.) Please address each of these explicitly in your Cover Letter. Educational Qualifications: Ph.D. in Education from a regionally-accredited college or university. Teaching and Pedagogical Experience: Professional Teaching License in Utah, current within the past three years. Within the past 10 years, four or more years of full-time salaried teaching experience in Special Education as a licensed teacher of record in a K-12 classroom. Preference increases with experience. Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online courses at an accredited institution of higher education; additional preference for 3+ years full-time or 6+ years part-time experience. Experience providing Professional Development training to other educators. Experience teaching Research Methods and Design. Experience creating and implementing integrated curriculum. Demonstrated effectiveness with students from diverse backgrounds. Research and Administrative Skills: Experience facilitating undergraduate research. Experience in grant writing and grant management. Fluency in APA formatting.
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Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Education faculty member with a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional activity, and service, who embraces the mission of community colleges and the needs of students at open-access institutions. JOB OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, the faculty member will prepare and teach lecture, hybrid, broadcast, and distance-learning Education (EDU) courses as assigned by the department. The position includes development and teaching of Education courses within the faculty member’s area of expertise. The faculty member will serve the department, school, college, and community by attending general and discipline-specific forums and meetings. Faculty are expected to serve on College and Department committees, engage with the community in multiple roles, mentor departmental adjunct faculty, and participate in professional development activities. The faculty member will teach an average of 15 instructional units (credit hours) per semester in the Education Program. Regular full-time faculty teach day, evening, and weekend classes in accordance with guidelines. Faculty participate in advising, committee work, support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned. Much of the teaching load may include introductory courses and coordination of Concurrent Enrollment courses in local high schools. Duties include curriculum development and periodic review of the Education Program in collaboration with other faculty. The base salary is distributed over 12 months; additional compensation may be available for teaching beyond the standard load and/or during the Summer Semester, subject to course demand (up to 23.5% of base salary). All SLCC employees must maintain a permanent address within the State of Utah. A permanent Utah address must be recorded with Human Resources within 30 days of employment start date. Priority Review Date:
January 16, 2026.
Applications received by this date will have first consideration. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need-by-need basis until a candidate is selected for hire. Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and provide recommendation letters. SLCC HR will conduct a criminal background check and possible drug screen for the selected finalist. Official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment. SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty members. Please visit the SLCC Employee Benefits Page. SLCC Faculty General Description is found in Appendix 1: Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook. Familiarize and abide by all college policies with priority given to policies governing interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Work closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures leading to success as a contributing teacher and member of the academic unit. Teaching
Learning Environment and Student Engagement
Create an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of delivery method. Promote development of critical thinking among students. Incorporate active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities). Maintain a safe and respectful instructional environment. Maintain a significant campus presence, responding to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Meet with students outside of class a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or online. Course Delivery and Curriculum
Teach courses consistent with department procedures, the Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description. Provide each student with a syllabus on the first day of class that complies with procedures and CCO. Teach assigned classes during required contact hours at the scheduled time and place. Be available to teach courses as directed by academic needs and staffing availability; final teaching assignments are determined by the Academic Administrator. Use appropriate resources and technology in course delivery. Participate in curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area, department, campus, college, and state. Assessment and Feedback
Conduct evaluations of student performance and inform students of progress; assign and submit grades by deadlines. Provide timely feedback for all assignments. Return graded work promptly and maintain attendance and grade records for Financial Aid purposes. Contribute to college-wide assessment of student learning to improve course quality and integrity. Professionalism and Collegiality
Maintain professional and collegial behavior as defined in the Faculty Handbook. Respond promptly to voicemail and email (generally within 1–2 contract days) and meet deadlines. Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline/College procedures. Collaborate with the college to innovate and improve the learning environment. Collaboration and Supervision
Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement. Coordinate and supervise field experience and Community-Engaged Learning projects, as assigned. Incident and Policy Compliance
Prepare and submit incident reports as defined by policy. Professional Activity
Maintain credentials and demonstrate teaching competencies; pursue ongoing professional development. Solicit feedback and implement suggestions from students and peers. Mentorship and Collaboration
Participate in mentoring relationships; promote professional development of peers through approved activities. Engagement with Professional and Community Organizations
Engage in professional organizations and serve community partners as needed. Service
Institutional and Committee Service
Participate in academic and campus committees; serve on department, school, or college-wide committees as applicable; serve on tenure committees when appropriate; attend institutional meetings. Collaboration, Mentorship, and College Values
Promote College Values, mentor new faculty, and provide leadership through observations, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time staff; respond to department requests in a timely manner. Advising and Student Support
Handle student concerns; participate in formal and informal advising per guidelines; maintain advising materials; assist with recruitment and retention strategies; assist with assessment of prior learning, as needed. Program and Curriculum Development
Review and recommend textbooks/materials; revise offerings and develop new curricula; participate in department initiatives and strategic planning; monitor institutional effectiveness. Safety, Compliance, and Maintenance
Know and enforce FERPA and other regulations; maintain a safe campus; report maintenance issues; manage equipment inventory as appropriate. Budgetary and State-Level Contributions
Participate in budget processes; identify needs and priorities; participate in state-level issues as requested. KSAs Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups; maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with diverse groups including students, faculty, staff, and community partners, including those with disabilities. All faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to foster in-person relationships and meaningful learning experiences. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with SLCC students. Master’s degree in Special Education (or a master’s degree in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with an endorsement in Special Education) from a regionally accredited college or university. Professional Teaching License current within the past three years. Within the past 10 years, a minimum of three years of full-time salaried teaching experience in Special Education as a licensed teacher of record in a K-12 classroom. (Paraeducator, substitute teaching, and student teaching experiences do not count.) Please address each of these explicitly in your Cover Letter. Educational Qualifications: Ph.D. in Education from a regionally-accredited college or university. Teaching and Pedagogical Experience: Professional Teaching License in Utah, current within the past three years. Within the past 10 years, four or more years of full-time salaried teaching experience in Special Education as a licensed teacher of record in a K-12 classroom. Preference increases with experience. Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online courses at an accredited institution of higher education; additional preference for 3+ years full-time or 6+ years part-time experience. Experience providing Professional Development training to other educators. Experience teaching Research Methods and Design. Experience creating and implementing integrated curriculum. Demonstrated effectiveness with students from diverse backgrounds. Research and Administrative Skills: Experience facilitating undergraduate research. Experience in grant writing and grant management. Fluency in APA formatting.
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