Entry Level Computer Information Systems Jobs in Utah

Salary: $1,056.00 Hourly
Location : Various SLCC locations, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Contract
Job Number: 202500495
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Comp Science & Info Systems
Opening Date: 10/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 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
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest college with the most diverse student body. It serves more than 60,000 students on 10 campuses and with online classes. All ages. Many interests and flexible scheduling.
The Computer Sciences and Information Systems Division (CSIS) prepares students to enter the workforce in a variety of information technology (IT) fields and/or to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution to continue IT related studies.

1. Under general supervision, the adjunct faculty member teaches CSIS courses to community college students.

1. Students may pursue a Certificate of Proficiency, Associate of Applied Science degree, or an Associate of Science degree in Computer Sciences and Information Systems as offered by the department.
2. Adjunct faculty member may teach classes at any SLCC campus or site.

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:

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 job related duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Professional Industry experience in one or more computer-related fields.
2. Strong knowledge of information security, network administration, programming issues and best practices.
3. Assess and maintain records of student performance.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
5. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of 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-contractbasis, 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
Education
Candidate must have either (1) or (2)

1. Master's degree or higher
   • Degree must be from an accredited institution and in Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or other computer-related field

OR

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution plus two or more of the following with supporting documentation
   • Professional Certification in Computing (national, state, regional)
   • Teaching excellence award
   • Computer or technology related college-level coursework beyond a Bachelor's degree, equivalent to at least 18 semester hours.

Experience:
-Paid industry experience within the last five years in any of the following areas:

1. Web-Based Programming and Development, both client and server side
2. Database Design, Management and Administration
3. Software Design, Development and Engineering
4. Information Systems or Technology
5. Linux System Administration
6. MS Server Network Infrastructure
7. CompTIA Security+
8. Cisco Security

Preferred Qualifications
Recent full-time or full-time equivalent teaching experience in CSIS or closely related field at a regionally accredited higher education institution.
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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Do you have at least a Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or other computer-related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution plus two or more of the following (with supporting documentation)?Professional Certification in Computing (national, state, regional)Teaching excellence awardComputer or technology related college-level coursework beyond a Bachelor's degree, equivalent to at least 18 semester hours.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have paid industry experience within the last five years in any of the following areas?Web-Based Programming and Development, both client and server sideDatabase Design, Management and AdministrationSoftware Design, Development and EngineeringInformation Systems or TechnologyLinux System AdministrationMS Server Network InfrastructureCompTIA Security+Cisco Security

• Yes
• No

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