Student Employment - Learning Assistant, Biology

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 aims to set an example for education that embraces and uplifts all students. As such, we are looking to employ a dynamic individual skilled in understanding and effectively teaching students from a wide variety of cultural and academic backgrounds, and who excels in the art of teaching, exploring, applying, and synthesizing knowledge. The successful candidate will join a vital and innovative department as its members are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields. Learning Assistants actively serve students in obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their courses. In particular, the Biology Department is searching for an individual capable of assisting instructors in delivering a welcoming, captivating, and intellectually challenging learning experience to our pre-major biology and pre-health science students. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities Under lecture faculty and/or lab instructor supervision, Learning Assistants will aide students with classroom or laboratory activities, provide peer-tutoring on topics, assist the instructor in course preparation, provide general maintenance/organization of classroom and Canvas spaces, and/or grade formative assessments. Learning Assistants will collaborate with course instructors to determine specific tasks for the course. Hours typically range from 2-20 hours per week, depending on curricular needs as determined by the course instructor. Minimum Qualifications Completion in the college biology (BIOL) course in which they will assist with a B or above grade. Received or eligibility to receive a Federal Work Study Award for Academic Year 2026-2027. Minimum 2.0 GPA Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for both Fall and Spring semesters. General knowledge of basic biology. Knowledge of the content that pertains directly to the course they will be an aide for. Effectively interact and communicate with a wide range of community college students, faculty, and staff, to foster positive relationships throughout the college. 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. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working or volunteering in a lab environment or tutoring. 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.