Adjunct Faculty - General Education - Physical Science

Adjunct Faculty - General Education - Physical Science

The General Education department seeks to hire part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) to teach the following course for the Spring 2026 semester. They will have a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.

PS 120 - Earth Science

Requirements for Employment Eligibility:

• Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Worthiness to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

• Receive clearance from the Church Educational System Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

• Strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Commitment to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.

• Reside in Utah and able to teach in person at our downtown Salt Lake City campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Science or related discipline such as Geography, Geology, or Meteorology.

• Proven teaching ability at the college level and an understanding of collaborative learning and competency-based instruction.

• Experience developing and implementing course content in your subject.

• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, administrative, organizational, writing, and computer skills.

• Ability to apply field-related skills to the development and/or advancement of course content and delivery.

• Ability to work evenings preferred.

Job Functions:

• Complete all required training (FERPA, Title IX, etc.)

• Review all instructional materials (Teaching plans, syllabi, etc.)

• Support our unique learning and teaching framework.

• Create and execute immersive learning opportunities.

• Creates and maintains a suitable environment for learning.

• Focus class interactions on immersive discussions and activities

• Evaluate student learning using multiple means of assessment.

• Maintain and submit timely and detailed student grade records.

• Maintain a typical teaching load of one to three-semester classes as needed.

• Attend one-on-ones and other meetings as necessary.

• Communicate concerns, suggestions, and recommendations to the program chair.

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.