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Salary: $1,056.00 Hourly
Location : Various SLCC locations, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Contract
Job Number: 202500601
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Comp Science & Info Systems
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Closing Date: 1/31/2027 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
We are seeking a knowledgeable and student-focused adjunct faculty member to teach a course focused on network protocols, traffic analysis, and IP addressing concepts. The instructor will guide students in understanding how common network protocols operate within modern networks and will provide hands-on experience using Wireshark to capture and analyze real network traffic. This course supports students pursuing careers in network administration, cybersecurity, and information technology.
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for instruction and assessment in the following areas:

• Network protocol fundamentals and layered network models
• Packet capture and traffic analysis using Wireshark
• Analysis of common network protocols, including:

• ARP-Address Resolution Protocol
• IP-Internet Protocol
• TCP-Transmission Control Protocol
• UDP-User Datagram Protocol
• ICMP-Internet Control Message Protocol
• DNS-Domain Name System
• DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• HTTP-Hypertext Transfer Protocol
• RIP-Routing Information Protocol
• EIGRP-Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol

• IP addressing concepts:

• Troubleshooting basic network connectivity and performance issues

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 and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats
• Develop and facilitate hands-on labs and activities using Wireshark and networking tools
• Explain complex networking concepts in a clear, accessible manner for diverse learners
• Assess student learning through assignments, labs, quizzes, and exams
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student success
• Maintain current course materials aligned with industry practices and program outcomes
• Hold regular office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and safety guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to translate theoretical networking concepts into practical, real-world applications
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student engagement
• Ability to support students with varying levels of technical background
• 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.

Work Environment

• Classroom and computer lab environments with hands-on networking tools
• May include evening teaching assignments depending on program needs

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 in Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field

(and)

• Two years relevant experience in related field
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Network protocols (TCP/IP suite)
  • Packet capture and analysis using Wireshark or similar tools.
  • IP addressing, subnetting, VLSM, and CIDR
  • Teaching experience or demonstrated ability to effectively train adult learners
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be available to teach in-person lecture courses at SLCC campuses on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Industry certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco CCNA (or higher)
  • CompTIA Security+
• Professional experience in network administration, network engineering, or cybersecurity
• Experience teaching in a community college, technical college, or workforce education environment
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)

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 Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field?

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Do you have at least two years of relevant experience in a related field?

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Do you have demonstrable experience with:- Network protocols (TCP/IP suite)- Packet capture and analysis using Wireshark or similar tools.- IP addressing, subnetting, VLSM, and CIDR

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Do you have teaching experience or demonstrated ability to effectively train adult learners?

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Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills?

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Are you available to teach in-person lecture courses at SLCC campuses on a regular basis?

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