Lead Faculty (Part-Time, Temporary)

FLSA Non-Exempt 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 The Lead Faculty is responsible for the consistent, high-fidelity delivery of the curriculum, as well as for the integration of that curriculum with the other key components of the program, business advising and the opportunity to access capital. The Lead Faculty generally teaches most of the in-person sessions, and opens and closes every other curriculum module, clinic, and/or workshop. The 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) initiative is part of a national investment to unlock the growth and job creation potential of small businesses, and is based on the broadly held view of leading experts that a combination of education, business support services, and access to capital best addresses the barriers to growth for small businesses. The 10,000 Small Businesses program has three main components: business education, business support services (technical assistance and customized, one-on-one business advising) and the opportunity to access capital. The ultimate goal of the initiative is for the participating business owners to increase their revenues and create jobs in their community and surrounding areas. This position is a temporary appointment, beginning December 1, 2026 and ending July 16, 2027. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities Course Preparation Assists in the identification, recruitment, and development of module faculty and Business Advisors Participates in the national 10KSB Training Seminar Proposes curriculum innovations for core and localized sections Assists in the identification and recruitment of local Business Support Services (BSS) Meets with the identified Business Support Services to plan curriculum delivery (exercises, panels, etc.) Assists in planning the points of integration with curriculum, BSS, networking, and access to capital Supervises the preparation of all course materials and course delivery logistics (room, equipment, etc.) Ensures the entire 10KSB delivery team is comfortable with program technology and has facility with virtual delivery Teaching Coordinates scheduling and assists module faculty as needed to support quality curriculum delivery Leads pre-brief calls and walk-throughs for each module, working closely with Babson for the first several cohorts Serves as key local "go to" person for curriculum questions or issues Responsible for content delivery in the opening and closing in-person sessions Facilitates the Measurement and Evaluation system throughout the program Modifies curriculum and/or teaching style based on assessment results and professional development experiences Coordinates with 10KSB Business Advisors on program content and delivery Participates in bi-weekly debriefing sessions to support program integration and consistency, includes faculty from the prior sessions and faculty for the upcoming sessions Participates in Scholar Support Service calls Assists with local maintenance of Basecamp to support current business owners Community Building Engages with Lead Faculty from other 10KSB sites (exchange of best practices, etc.) through Basecamp and national calls/trainings Attends opening and closing program events and all clinics Networks with business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem May assist in the business owner recruitment and interview process Assessment Participates in assessment of business owners Leads assessment of module/clinic faculty Leads assessment of sessions Participates in assessment of overall program Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities -Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, employees, and members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with the College's obligations under Title VI, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minimum qualifications Bachelor or Master's degree in a field related to business Entrepreneurship and/or small business owner experience Experience with remote teaching and virtual facilitation of adult learners Experience in group facilitation and peer learning approaches Preferred Qualifications Ability to blend theory and practice and integrating across business disciplines in a classroom Ability to recruit, select, train, oversee, and develop Faculty and Business Advisors Understanding of the business advising process Ability to assist in building and sustaining a high functioning and performing curriculum delivery team Familiarity with basic technology (WORD, PowerPoint, e.g.) and a willingness to learn new tools (e.g., Basecamp, Canvas, LivePlan, Zoom, etc.) Excellent spoken and written communication skills Experience with academic program design, implementation, and operations Excellent interpersonal skills High personal and professional ethical standards 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.