Adjunct, Dance

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 Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean and course supervisors, the adjunct faculty member will teach one to three sections of lower-division General Education dance courses, offered in-person and/or online. Course assignments may include ballet, jazz, modern, and/or tap dance. 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Teach one to three sections of lower-division General Education dance courses (in-person and/or online) in one or more of the following styles: ballet, jazz, modern, and/or tap.
• Deliver instruction in both dance technique and theory, following the standard course curriculum through lectures, demonstrations, and assessments to support student learning and engagement.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments and other assessment methods; provide timely, constructive feedback and return graded work per department standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and grades; submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with students, staff, and faculty; respond to student inquiries within 1–2 business days.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment; report behavioral concerns in accordance with college policy.
• Provide ADA accommodations as required and comply with FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain minimal but consistent office hours and an on-site campus presence to support student engagement and success.
• Adhere to all SLCC policies, procedures, and academic standards; complete all required employee trainings.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, appearance, and collegial behavior across all instructional and institutional interactions.
• Be available to teach at multiple SLCC campus locations as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree in Dance or a closely-related field and preferably, experience teaching dance classes at a college level.
• Graduate students can apply with recommendations of professionals in their program.

Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits at Salt Lake Community College At SLCC, we believe a great career should come with a great support system. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for your health, protect your future, and help you keep learning. Take care of your health. SLCC offers employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with a choice of plans and provider networks, starting on the first or 16th of the month that matches your hire date. We also deposit money into a Health Savings Account for eligible participants each year, and offer a Flexible Spending Account, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for you and your dependents. Build your future. From your first day, SLCC contributes 14.2% of your earnings to a retirement account with TIAA and/or Fidelity, and those contributions are vested immediately. You can add to your savings through pre-tax 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) options or a Roth 403(b), and employees with prior Utah Retirement System service may continue in that system. Make time for what matters. Enjoy an average of 13 paid holidays a year, vacation and sick leave that accrue every pay period, and up to 24 hours of paid time off to volunteer in your community. Our Employee Wellness Benefit offers up to $600 in incentives for qualifying wellness activities, with up to 3 hours a week to participate with supervisor approval. A free UTA transit pass is included on your OneCard for buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner. Save money every day. Ride UTA buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner for free with your OneCard. Employees also have access to Liberty Mutual home and auto insurance discounts, select cell phone plan discounts, personal software including Office 365 on up to five personal devices, and 10% off certain items at the College Store. Enjoy everything our campus offers. Use the Lifetime Activities Center for free, with workout rooms, an indoor track, racquetball courts, and a gym. Get free tickets to athletic events and half-price tickets at the Grand Theatre. The Center for Health & Counseling offers $30 medical office visits, $30 counseling sessions, and one-hour massages for $40. The Automotive department will work on your car for the cost of parts, and Printing Services, Mail Services, and the library are open to you as well. Keep learning. Full-time employees and their qualifying dependents are eligible for a tuition waiver starting on day one. After one year, you may also be eligible for up to $2,500 per fiscal year in reimbursement toward a job-related degree. Explore the full picture.

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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.