Adjunct Instructor, Biology (Laramie Campus)

About this position

The Adjunct Instructor, Biology is a part-time position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the STEM Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor may teach a range of biology courses, including General Biology, Animal Biology, Research, Plant and Fungal Biology, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, assessing student performance, organizing and executing laboratory experiments, supervising students in a laboratory setting, and providing academic support to help students succeed.  Compensation: $900 per credit hour.  Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.  Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. Tentative start date: End of May 2025.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:– this position is exempt and 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 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

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• 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

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