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Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Art History

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500690 Division: Student Affairs Department: Visual Arts & Design Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: 3/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants must be ...

Salt Lake Community College

Ethnic Studies, Adjunct

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500986 Division: Academic Affairs Department: School of Humanities & Soc Sci Opening Date: 07/30/2026 Closing Date: 7/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Physics Lab

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500139 Division: Student Affairs Department: Natural Sciences & Engineering Opening Date: 08/04/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Graphic Design

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500527 Division: Student Affairs Department: Visual Arts & Design Opening Date: 12/10/2025 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants must be ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Medical Assistant

UT · On-site

$27 - $41/hr

Adjunct Hourly Job Number: 202500762 Division: Academic Affairs Department: School of Health Sciences Opening Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: 5/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Applicants ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Psychology

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500297 Division: Student Affairs Department: Psychology Opening Date: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Applicants must be ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Marketing

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500406 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Accounting Finance & Lgl Stdy Opening Date: 09/29/2025 Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants ...

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, History

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500229 Division: Academic Affairs Department: History, Anthropology, & Political Science (HAPS) Opening Date: 08/28/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:

Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Mathematics

UT · On-site

Adjunct Contract Job Number: 202500136 Division: Student Affairs Department: Mathematics Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Applicants must be authorized ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct in Utah is $48.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.60 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an adjunct?

An adjunct is a non-tenure track teacher or instructor, and are on the college faculty along with associate and professors with tenure. They have similar qualifications and skills as a full-time professor with tenure, which often include a master’s degree or Ph.D. in their field and teaching experience, such as a graduate student lecturer or teaching assistant. Duties and responsibilities include developing lesson plans, course outlines, and reading lists; holding lectures; giving exams; and assessing students. An adjunct faculty member may also advise students, write recommendations, and attend professional development programs.

What are the typical expectations for adjunct faculty in terms of availability and student support outside of scheduled class times?

Adjunct faculty are generally expected to be responsive to student inquiries and provide support outside of scheduled class sessions, even though their hours may be limited compared to full-time faculty. This often includes holding regular office hours, responding to emails within a reasonable timeframe, and offering guidance on assignments or course material. While the specific expectations can vary by institution, clear communication and accessibility are valued traits that help adjuncts foster a supportive learning environment. Balancing these expectations with other professional commitments is a common challenge, but proactive time management can make it manageable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adjunct professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adjunct Professor, you need subject matter expertise, a relevant advanced degree (often a master's or doctorate), and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas or Blackboard, and sometimes online teaching certifications, are typically required. Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills help stand out in balancing teaching duties with other professional commitments. These skills ensure effective instruction, student engagement, and academic achievement in often part-time or flexible teaching roles.

What is the difference between Adjunct vs Part-Time Instructor?

AspectAdjunctPart-Time Instructor
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant master's degree or higher in the subject areaUsually requires a master's degree; sometimes a doctorate, depending on institution
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, and community colleges; primarily teaching coursesSimilar settings; often teaching specific courses on a contractual basis
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in higher education for non-tenure-track facultyUsed interchangeably with adjunct in many institutions; both refer to non-permanent faculty

Both adjunct and part-time instructor roles involve teaching courses without tenure or long-term employment. The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'adjunct' is more prevalent in higher education contexts. Both positions typically require relevant academic credentials and involve teaching on a contractual basis, offering flexibility but limited job security.

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Adjunct, Art History

Salt Lake Community College

UT • On-site

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Job description

Salary: $1,056.00 Hourly
Location : Various SLCC locations, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Contract
Job Number: 202500690
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Visual Arts & Design
Opening Date: 03/19/2026
Closing Date: 3/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
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
The adjunct faculty member will work with full-time faculty, under 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.
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
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization
  2. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
  3. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
  4. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
  5. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
  6. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance
  7. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
  8. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment
  9. 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
  10. Maintains professional and collegial behavior
  11. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days)
  12. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
  13. Completes all required employee trainings
  14. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines
  15. Provides ADA accommodations as requested
  16. Other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  1. Ability to teach post-secondary art history students
  2. Knowledge of the canon of art history
  3. Ability to teach courses covering the major trends in the History of Art from the Paleolithic period to the Contemporary era
  4. Knowledge of art historical methods and theories
  5. Help students improve critical thinking and analytical skills
  6. Able to connect course content to fulfill the College's humanities general education requirements
  7. Good reading and writing skills
  8. Excellent communication skills
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.
You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment.
Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Art History emphasis
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree, Art History emphasis
- Some post-secondary teaching experience
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.
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