Instructor, Economics

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 day) 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. Tenative start date: 08/01/2024.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 6 level position. Starting salary range: $65,327.00-$76,214.00/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

• 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• Onsite Childcare Center

• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Instructor, Economics and Finance position is a full-time benefited position responsible for instruction and development of curriculum in the Business department. As a member of the Business team, this position will work closely with the other faculty to build a robust curriculum for our students.

Laramie County Community College is dedicated to student success and aspires to develop world-class community college faculty. The College's faculty positions have the primary responsibilities of teaching assigned courses, holding regular office hours, being available for students, advising, and collaborating on departmental objectives. In addition, all faculty work in alignment with the College's mission, vision, and values to continuously improve as professional educators and experts in their field. Faculty further serve the College in collaborative and collegial relationships across the institution. All faculty positions may be required to serve the College on any LCCC campus and/or in LCCC's online environment. Student demand may also dictate instructional assignments during evenings and/or weekends.

Full-time faculty are offered provisional status upon employment. Full participation in the Faculty Academy is expected throughout the provisional period; faculty are eligible to apply for continuing contract status in their fourth year of full-time employment at LCCC. All LCCC faculty are supported by the Faculty Academy within the Center for Excellence in Teaching.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

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Essential Functions

Essential Functions: - this position is Exempt , or 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.

• Deliver quality instruction by preparing and implementing effective and inclusive teaching and supporting learning activities.

• Maximize student engagement and success through student-centered instruction

• Apply competency-based design through curriculum development. Engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Engage diversity in the classroom by supporting different perspectives and engaging the diversity of students in the classroom 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.

• Demonstrate continuous improvement of the Business & Accounting Pathway through collaboration within the department.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

All LCCC faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the competency areas appropriate to their faculty level as defined in the College's Administrative Procedure 2.17.1P. In addition, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include.

Knowledge:

• Economics- Knowledge of macroeconomic principles and practices, the economy and how it works, markets and their role in resource allocation.

• English Language- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Education and Training

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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.

• 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.

• Learning Strategies

• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

• Monitoring

• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Office suite software

• Microsoft Office software

• Time Management

• Managing one's own time and the time of others.

• Writing

• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities:

• Oral Comprehension

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Oral Expression

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Written Comprehension

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Written Expression

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

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

• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field of study plus 18 graduate credits in Economics from a regionally accredited institution

All LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College's Administrative Procedure 2.7P.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Graduate degree in Finance 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 an applied field

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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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.

The College has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Please contact: Human Resources

• 307-778-1289 or hr@lccc.wy.edu.

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