The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

A copy of official/unofficial transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position.  You can upload these documents when you create your applicant profile.

There may be multiple openings for this position, which will be filled on an as-needed basis.

The Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry, is a part-time, non-benefited position responsible for developing and delivering engaging course content. This position facilitates learning through lectures, labs, discussions, assignments and assessments aligned with the college’s curriculum and academic standards. The Adjunct Instructor collaborates with department staff and program director to ensure course materials and delivery meet the needs of the student population.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Starting Date: January 1, 2025. 

Compensation: $850 per credit hour.

Essential Functions: – this position is Exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

Faculty employ effective teaching practices coupled with the development and use of appropriate educational materials, delivery strategies, and effective assessment practices. Responsibilities associated with this function include:

Instructors will be expected to complete the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Chemistry

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practices, and procedures within a designated discipline and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st-century learners. 
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport. 
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes. 
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies. 
• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment. 
• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. This also includes general, basic organic and biochemistry knowledge.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical Skills – Capacity to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on findings.
• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer Software – proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Conflict Management – Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedure appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities

• Attention to Detail – The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.
• Communication – The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve problem.
• Professionalism – Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master of Chemistry or Biochemistry degree from an accredited college or university or a Master of Biological Science, Physical Science, Science Education, or Chemical Engineering degree and 18 graduate credits in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a Professional degree in Pharmacy, Medical or Veterinary field of study.

Although some faculty positions may necessitate specific education and/or experience requirements, all LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College’s Academic Affairs Procedure 2.7P (Minimum Faculty Qualifications Procedure). 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Three years of teaching/instructional experience in the field of study.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.