Details

Open Date 10/11/2022

Requisition Number PRN13096N

Job Title Associate Instructor

Working Title Associate Instructor

Job Grade A00

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Half day or full day courses:

• Half day courses run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Full day courses run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Weekend and evening courses possible

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02202 - Academic & Professional Prgms

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $110 - $140 per hour

Close Date

Job Summary

The Professional Education Department at the University of Utah’s University Connected Learning division offers programs and micro-credentials in Project Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Instructional Design, Technology, and Healthcare fields. In order to accommodate student demand, we are looking to expand our instructor base.

We are currently seeking LSAT instructors capable of teaching courses online and in-person. Current formats include options with 30 hours of live instruction (offered in person or online).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with Professional Education staff and LSAT students to provide engaging and effective LSAT prep
• Prepare students for the LSAT exam experience including learning and understanding content, exam strategies and best practices, and confidence in their abilities to perform well on the exam
• Support students both in and out of class
• Provide opportunities for underrepresented students
• Deliver comprehensive curriculum for the assigned course, utilizing Canvas and Zoom if teaching online
• Allow reasonable accessibility outside of class for student e-mails and questions, especially immediately before and after class
• Timely communication with the Professional Education staff of any student issues, online learning issues, classroom issues, or other issues requiring attention
• Provide additional resources or readings to supplement classroom time as appropriate
• Other tasks as reasonable and mutually approved

Minimum Qualifications

• LSAT Scores within the 90th percentile.
• Strive to help others achieve their goals
• Experience facilitating groups/workshops online/in-person
• Dynamic and engaging instructor with student success being your primary goal
• Recognize that standardized testing is sometimes daunting and not comfortable for every student’s style of learning but with solid instruction students can enter the testing experience feeling prepared and confident
• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and will foster a safe learning environment in which all your students will thrive

Preferences

• Bilingual

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.