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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 dynamic Instructor to teach a comprehensive course designed for skilled tradesmen and experienced workers looking to transition into business ownership. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of hands-on experience running a service-based business and a passion for adult education. They will guide students through the mechanics of legal compliance, startup financial modeling, field service operations, and tactical marketing. The ultimate goal is helping each student develop, refine, and present a launch-ready business plan.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Instruction and Lesson Delivery

• Deliver interactive lessons on starting and scaling a service-based trade business.

• Provide real-world examples of field service workflows, client management, and pricing structures.

• Adapt complex business and financial jargon into simple terms accessible to tradesmen.

• Track and keep records of student enrollment and progress.

Financial and Operational Guidance

• Guide students in analyzing business concept feasibility to minimize risk.

• Direct exercises on calculating exact startup costs and setting profitable labor rates.

• Teach students how to read and interpret basic cash flow projections, profit & loss layouts, and balance sheets.

• Demonstrate the setup and implementation of modern operational software (e.g., job scheduling, quoting, invoicing apps).

Mentorship and Final Evaluations

• Review, critique, and provide actionable feedback on student business plans throughout the term.

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of local small-business legal structures (LLCs, sole proprietorships, licenses, business insurance).

• Strong literacy in small business finance, job costing, and standard book-keeping concepts.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored to a diverse adult demographic.

• Technical comfort with modern field-service management platforms and presentation software.

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of firsthand experience owning or managing a service-based or trades company.

• Prior experience in corporate training, adult education, or community workshop instruction.

• Baccalaureate or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related trade field is preferred. Professional certifications, specific documented training and additional related work experience may be substituted for education on a two for one year basis.

• Three or more years of teaching/training experience. Prior experience working with adult learners.

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.