Instructor, Kinesiology & Health Promotion

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.

Both a cover letter and corresponding resume detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position are required. You can upload these documents when you create an applicant profile.

A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your profile in order to be fully considered.

• 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. Tentative start date: August 5th, 2024.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 2 level position. Starting salary range: $59,754.00 - $69,713.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 17 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 primary responsibilities of teaching assigned courses within the department. Assigned courses may include but not limited to health education, professional pe, kinesiology or nutrition, hold regular office hours, be available for students, advising/recruiting, and collaborating on departmental objectives.

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Essential Functions

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS - this position is Exempt , 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.

Teaching:

• Teach assigned classes as per course schedule and meet required contact hours, unless permission to deviate has been approved by appropriate supervisor to accommodate student need

• Teach classes according to the approved Master Course Outline of Record (MCOR) and provide current course syllabi for each course taught to the appropriate supervisor

• Maintain office hours or maintain regular hours in other areas approved by the direct superviser in accordance with College policy and procedure

• Communicate with and respond to students in a timely manner (in most instances this means 1-2 faculty work days)

Curriculum Development:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and review of academic programs aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs, as appropriate

• Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies

• Develop and maintain instructional materials to support course and program competencies as applicable

• Coordinate with and provide input to appropriate subject librarian to assist in selecting, evaluating, and deselecting library resources as applicable

Instructional Delivery:

• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success

• Incorporate current subject matter expertise into instruction; this is a part of the teaching responsibilities

• Utilize varied learning activities to maximize student engagement and success

• Employ relevant teaching tools, strategies, and classroom technologies

Assessment of Student Learning & Continuous Improvement:

• Support student learning with timely and on-going feedback on progress and provide assistance towards meeting the course competencies

• Evaluate student progress through cycles of formative and summative assessment

• Comply with College procedures and practices related to instructional delivery, assessment, and reporting requirements to include records management

• Engage with colleagues in the course, program, and institutional level assessment cycle of student learning for college data collection and continuous improvement

Service to the College:

• Serving on recognized College committees

• Participating in student, College, or community-sponsored activities

• Advise student clubs or groups

Build Relationships:

• Engage in active and productive collaboration with colleagues through department, school, and College-wide initiatives such as attending faculty and department meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, etc.

• Assist with program promotion and recruitment of students through collaborative relationships with external stakeholders such as four-year partners in transfer and/or articulation, industry, high schools, etc.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Advising, Admissions, Student Success, Financial Aid, and the Career Center to promote student success

Professional Development:

• Maintain current subject matter expertise and expand knowledge through professional development

• Comply with the minimum faculty qualifications and credentials, and, if applicable, maintain required certification or licensure per Administrative Procedure 2.7P (Minimum Faculty Qualifications Procedure)

• Engage in professional development activities in order to incorporate best practices to instruction

• Develop communities and professional relationships that are relative to teaching assignments such as advisory committees, industry partners, and other external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications - specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional), as well as database management systems

• Knowledge of current trends, practices, and requirements associated with higher education instruction; including utilizing technology to enhance and advance program instruction

• Knowledge of and ability to perform: program and curriculum development, develop a program advisory board, conduct student recruitment and conduct community outreach

• Skills and abilities to perform as an organized, self-starter, and able to handle expeditiously, accurately, and confidentially the rapid receipt of communications from all sources-written, email, voice mail, one-on-one with attention to detail; able to act on own initiative while exercising reasonable judgment

• Ability to support time-based requests; able to function effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and some interpersonal pressure.

• Knowledge of basic office equipment including (but not limited to) personal computer and associated peripherals, fax machine, multi-line telephone, voice recorders, and other electronic devices.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to independently perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects; capable of being pro-active and taking initiative when appropriate. Adaptable and flexible plus ability to work autonomously to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines; experienced working in a professional and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position with proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, communicating with courtesy and tact, accurately determine others needs, collecting necessary information, and follow-through when requested

• Ability to travel when necessary

• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process) and consider possible applications of business literature and legal documents

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 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform the essential functions of this position. For lifts exceeding 50 pounds, a team lift technique is required

• The work environment for this position requires the ability to work in a gym/recreation area which may include long periods of standing, sitting, frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and the ability to respond quickly to an active athletic environment. (i.e. basketballs being thrown, running patrons, quickly changing environment, etc.)

• 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

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 from a regionally accredited institution in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field of study

• Three years teaching experience in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Sports Performance or related field of study

• Hold certifications or be willing to attain certification within one year of hiring in one or more of the following areas: Certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, health coach, behavior change or other health/fitness certifications from ACE, ACSM, NASM or other accrediting organizations

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association certified instructor for First Aid/CPR/AED and/or willingness to attain certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of collegiate teaching experience in any of these specialty areas-Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education, Sport Management or related field

• Two years of experience with instructional technology-learning management systems, Smartboards, online resources, etc.

• Minimum of one year experience in developing curriculum and assessing student learning

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.

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