Adjunct, Graphic Design

Job Summary The adjunct faculty member will work with full‑time faculty under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of the Department of Visual Art & Design, in program and class‑related duties such as classroom (including online) instruction, content design and delivery, and student evaluation. Preliminary Requirements Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah and must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Applicants must attach a resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. Employment Details This position is a pooled adjunct faculty position, paid at $1,056 per instructional unit, and is offered on a semester‑by‑semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. The role is contract‑to‑contract, at‑will, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. The position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. Responsibilities Teach semester‑long graphic design classes under minimal supervision. Undergo college mandatory training and participate in departmental‑level training. Follow all SLCC policies and procedures. Be familiar with and abide by all college policies, giving priority to those governing interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments. Return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards. Maintain student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades. Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Inform students of progress‑to‑date periodically and assign and submit grades by published deadlines. Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepare and submit incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. Maintain professional and collegial behavior. Handle/respond to student concerns/complaints and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‑2 business days). Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure. Complete all required employee trainings. Know and enforce FERPA guidelines and provide ADA accommodations as requested. All faculty maintain an on‑site campus presence to encourage in‑person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for online‑only courses. Required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to teach post‑secondary graphic design students. Demonstrated abilities in graphic design proficiency. Good reading and writing skills. Excellent communication skills. Dependable and punctual. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, maintaining good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including community college students, faculty, and staff, and those with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience in the graphic design field. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Five years full‑time experience in the graphic design industry. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Salt Lake Community College 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr