Laramie County Community College Laramie , WY 82070
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
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.
This position is contingent upon approved funding. If the funding is not approved, the position will no longer be available. Final funding approval will happen after July 1, 2024.
A copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required for this position. You can upload transcripts in your applicant profile. A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.
This is a Faculty A, 9-month (168 duty days) position.
Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Tentative start date: August 1st, 2024.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 5 level position. Starting salary range: $63,805.00 - $74,440.00/annually, depending upon experience.
Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
15 - 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
Two Paid Personal Days
Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Generous Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Onsite Childcare Center
Professional Development Opportunities
Job Summary:
Core responsibilities of this position include:
The Instructor, Biology and Geology position is responsible for instruction and development of curriculum in the School of Arts and Sciences, though operating primarily from the Albany County Campus. As a member of the Biology team and the Geology team, this position will work closely with the other faculty to build a robust curriculum for our students.
Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.
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Essential Functions
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).
Maximizes student engagement and success by employing student-centered teaching practices coupled with appropriate and current educational materials.
Develop curriculum by applying competency-based designs and engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level to ensure continuous improvement.
Engage the diversity of students in the classroom by supporting different perspectives toward educational and democratic ends.
Serve the institution by collaborating and actively reflecting on responsibilities to positively contribute to one's discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.
Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge
Skills
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.
Critical Thinking
Abilities
Physical/Mental Demands:
The essential functions for this position may require the ability to work in a laboratory setting this includes working with laboratory equipment, manipulating instruments, and working with chemicals. Required personal protective equipment and safety procedures must be utilized at all times
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
An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions. For lifts exceeding 50 pounds, an assisted lift technique must be utilized
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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a biological science from a regionally accredited institution in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Cell Biology, Botany, Forestry, Ecology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Wildlife, Agronomy, Animal Science, or Natural Resources OR Master's degree in Science Education and 18 graduate credits in a biological science OR Medical or Veterinary Professional Degree
Master's degree in Geology from a regionally accredited institution OR a Master's degree in a related field and 18 graduate credits in Geology
All LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College's Administrative Procedure 2.7P.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in a biological science from a regionally accredited institution
Experience with web-based learning management systems
Two or more years of college-level teaching experience
Two or more years of work experience in a related field
Experience with and comfort with teaching developmental (remedial) Mathematics
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.
LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.
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