Adjunct Lecture/Lab, Exercise Science – Outdoor Recreation

Adjunct Lecture/Lab, Exercise Science – Outdoor Recreation

This listing closes on 7/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Salary

$1,056.00 Hourly

Location

Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type

Adjunct Contract

Job Number

202500129

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Exercise Science

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

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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.

Job Summary

Welcome to the SLCC Community!!The Exercise Science Department adjunct faculty member will work with full-time faculty, under general supervision of the Associate Dean, in program and class-related duties such as classroom (including online) instruction, content design and delivery, and student evaluation for the Outdoor Adventure Parks and Recreation Degree (OAPR).

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

_Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration._

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. SLCC Employee Benefits Page. SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 link below:

https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. 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
2. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
3. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
4. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
5. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
6. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance
7. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
8. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment
9. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
10. Maintains professional and collegial behavior
11. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days)
12. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
13. Completes all required employee trainings
14. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines
15. Provides ADA accommodations as requested

_All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses._

_You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time._

_You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students._

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. Proficient computer skills
3. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College
4. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities

Minimum qualifications

1. Earned Master’s degree or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, in Outdoor Recreation, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Certification(s) in the specific OAPR discipline

Prior teaching experience

SLCC Information

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 consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can 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 and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

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.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

- More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

1. Do you have a Master's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Outdoor Recreation or a closely related field?
2. Yes
3. No

* Required Question

Employer

Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address

4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123