Instructor

Instructor

Salary

$57,018.00 - $62,086.32 Annually

Location

Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type

Faculty Full Time

Job Number

202500912

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Exercise Science

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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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

Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract a faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative Exercise Science Department. The Exercise Science Department is home to an AS in Kinesiology, AS in Outdoor Adventure Parks and Recreation, AAS in Fitness Technician with additional certificate and credentialing opportunities. Our faculty are reflective practitioners, knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields, participate in professional communities, and collaborate with colleagues across the institution. Our department is dedicated to actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in their careers.

Assigned teaching course load will be Nutrition Science.

The faculty member will be assigned to teach at least one course at Herriman, Jordan, and other campuses as needed, and will be assigned alternative work schedules (e.g. evenings or weekends) with a variable teaching schedule. All faculty are expected to teach classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies (https://faculty.slcc.edu/provost/handbook/index.aspx) (e.g. Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure Policy - Ref#C4S01.01).

This position is a Full-Time, Non-Tenure and Temporary position. There is no guarantee of continuing employment past the terms of the temporary position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Essential Instructional Responsibilities

Deliver effective, inclusive instruction across all assigned modalities.

• Assess student learning and maintain accurate grades, attendance, and documentation in the LMS.
• Provide at least 5 hours/week of student consultation/office hours.
• Maintain professional communication and support a respectful, safe learning environment.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional improvement.
• Engage in departmental collaboration, meetings, and college events.
• Maintain a meaningful on-campus presence.
• Uphold all SLCC policies, including FERPA and the Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility Policy.

Professional Activity & Service Expectations

• Remain current in the discipline and maintain required credentials.
• Participate in professional development and mentorship.
• Serve on committees and contribute to advising, recruitment, and retention.
• Mentor adjunct faculty and support department needs.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences.

All SLCC employees must maintain permanent residence/address within the State of Utah to maintain employment. A permanent Utah address must be recorded to Human Resources within 30-days of your employment start date.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

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.

Excellent computer and organizational skills. Ability to work well with others and productively contribute to a team setting. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs. Computer literacy skills as they relate to email, Microsoft programs, and online teaching.

Minimum qualifications

1. Master's degree in Nutrition (Nutrition Science, Dietetics) or a closely related health field, from an accredited college or university.

2. One semester teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Accredited certification/credential (Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Performance).

Two years (full or part-time) teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level.

Experience with interpreting and disseminating evidence-based health information.

Demonstrated knowledge of or work in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as it relates to Nutrition. Experience supervising or advising students. Experience with curriculum development of nutrition and closely related science programs / courses.

Demonstrated commitment to improving access to, and retention in, higher education.

Additional Information:

For full consideration, please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and other documents.

• SLCC HR department will conduct a criminal background check on the selected finalist. In addition, official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.
• SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT faculty members. More Information can be found at: http://www.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/full-time-employees.aspx
• Compensation practices align with SLCC policy and support equitable placement and is based on credentials, experience, teaching effectiveness, competencies, and internal equity.

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.

• More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx
• Find our Total Compensation Estimator here:

https://i.slcc.edu/culture/hr/calc.aspx

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Do you have at least a Master's degree in Nutrition (Nutrition Science, Dietetics) or a closely related health field, from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one semester teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address 4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123