Integrate active and applied learning techniques to engage students.Provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and outcomes.Utilize appropriate instructional technologies and platforms.Maintain a regular campus presence, respond to students weekly, and work with students to learn concepts in a computer lab environment.Curriculum & Assessment- Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS).
- Ensure alignment with department Course Curriculum Outlines (CCOs) and learning outcomes.
- Participate in college-wide learning assessment initiatives and ongoing program evaluations.
- Supervise internships or clinical experiences as assigned.
Student Support & Advising- Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
- Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, guiding students through pathways to certification and employment.
- Track and report student outcomes, including academic progress and job placement data.
Professional Development & Industry Engagement- Maintain current knowledge in technical fields and teaching practices.
- Participate in professional associations and activities (e.g., conferences, certification renewals).
- Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to community partners and employers.
College & Community Service- Attend and contribute to department, school, and college-wide committees and initiatives.
- Support college recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts (e.g., Majors Fairs, industry events).
- Participate in strategic planning, budgeting processes, and curriculum advisory boards.
- Promote and model the values, mission, and goals of the College.
Expectations for Service to the CollegeBolded job responsibilities are Technical Faculty specific and are in addition to Appendix 1.
- Provide service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and college committee assignments and departmental and college need.
- Tenured faculty serve on tenure sitting committees for colleagues; provide leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation and mentoring.
- Experienced SLTech full-time faculty will support new faculty members as they transition from their industry roles and grow and develop as educators.
- Work with the department to review and recommend program textbooks and/or materials.
- Engage in the student advising process, formally and/or informally as needed.
- Develop and/or participate in student recruitment and/or retention strategies.
- Assist with the assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
- Mentor and provide formative feedback to adjunct faculty.
- Serve community partners as content area experts as appropriate.
- Maintain inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/ disposal of hazardous materials required for classes and request appropriate equipment repair.
- Improve and update equipment and systems to reflect current industry Activities/Standards/Trends/Technology.
- Actively participate with your department in the informed budget process by identifying budgetary needs, priorities, and opportunities to reduce or reallocate existing funds.
- Other activities as needed for the department, school, or institution.
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 with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Minimum qualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in a related IT field.
- Relevant and current industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, AWS).
- Minimum of 3 years recent industry and/or teaching experience in information technology.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Certifications such as CCAI, MCT, CTT+, or other vendor-recognized credentials.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
- Experience with virtualization and cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).
- Demonstrated success teaching in competency-based or open-entry/open-exit models.
SLCC InformationSalt 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.