Adjunct Instructor - Continuing Education

Summary of Responsibilities

The successful individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:

• Designs and teaches a community education non-credit course.
• Prepares instructional materials, including handouts and course syllabus.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to student learning.
• Maintains and records student attendance.
• Provides an open, student-centered, discrimination-free classroom environment.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in the subject matter or a closely related area; OR 2 years of experience teaching or closely related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert on subject matter with formal or informal teaching experience.

Required Documents:

Resume and Course Proposal Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the subject matter of the class to be taught.
• Knowledge of teaching principles for the age group of the course(s) taught.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.

Benefits

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union’s (UCCU) branch on UVU’s campus when becoming a member

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.