Ranked as one of the best places to work, Salt Lake Community College is located in the Salt Lake Valley, nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. This area boasts more than just winter recreation; it is also 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.

Under general supervision, The Assistant Professor will prepare and teach courses in fundamental engineering science, and computer and electrical engineering. The faculty member may be assigned to any SLCC location, be required to teach online courses, and may be an assigned alternative work schedules.

Engineering faculty have additional duties as outlined here to support Salt Lake Community College’s role in the State Engineering and Computer Science Initiative.

Several engineering disciplines are housed in the Engineering Department at SLCC. Assigned disciplines include: Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science.

Demonstrate a depth of understanding in the field as well as the ability to teach courses in engineering, particularly for electrical and computer engineering.
Effectively prepare and teach assigned courses according to current best practices in student learning for engineering.
Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) at the first class meeting that complies with department procedure.
Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during required contact hours.
Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
Promotes development of critical thinking among students.
Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area, department, campus, college and state.
Is available to teach courses at times directed by academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool.
The department recommends final teaching assignments with final decision by the Academic Administrator.
Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. 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. 
Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1?2 contract days).
Meets deadlines.
Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment.
Promotes support for the mission, vision, values and goals of the College by incorporating culturally? competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.
Maintains and posts teaching schedule. Maintains significant campus presence to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college and community. Meets with students outside of class—a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or on?line.

Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings)

Completes all required trainings as required by the College.

Serve on Department, Division, School, and/or College committees as needed to assist in policy development, curriculum development, procedures, or other matters that benefit the Department, Division, School, or College.

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.

Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.

Pursue professional development activities and research that maintain personal expertise, contribute to teaching efforts, student success, and department interests.

Other duties as assigned

Masters Degree in electrical/computer engineering (or verification of completion of degree requirements by the time of employment) or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university. Teaching experience in college level engineering at the secondary or collegiate level.

Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering preferred.

Highly successful background teaching introductory courses in engineering including those specific to electrical and computer engineering including experience teaching digital circuits and FPGAs, circuit analysis, linear circuits devices, and Matlab or other computational software.

Experience with curriculum development.

Experience with designing and implementing laboratory activities.

Evidence of successful participation in college and department activities.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College. The 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.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

Priority Review Date January 13, 2023 : Applications received by the priority review date will receive priority in screening. The screening of applications submitted after the priority review date will be determined by the committee until the position is filled. The following documents are required to submit the application:
1. Resume or curriculum vitae,
2. Copy of transcripts,
3. Cover letter.

Reference letters from the finalists upon request by the committee.

Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.

SLCC HR Department will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist.

Official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: SLCC Employee Benefits Page.

SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body 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 11 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 and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse 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”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.