Adjunct Instructor, Political Science – Laramie Campus

The Adjunct Instructor, Political Science 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 political science courses,
including American and Wyoming Government and Wyoming Government, 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: $850 per credit hour.

Priority Screening Date:
Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: August 19, 2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this
position E xempt 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, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• 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.
  This includes alternative way to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court
  procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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.
• 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.
• Equipment Maintenance
  — Performing routine maintenance on classroom equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Interpersonal and Collaboration Skills — Ability to interact
  effectively with others, be socially perceptive, build relationships, manage interpersonal dynamics, contribute to group goals, and foster a
  collaborative environment.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
  to choose the most appropriate one.
• Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures
  appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Organization — Ability to organize tasks, resources, and
  workflows efficiently.
• 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).
• Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a
  given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when
  something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a 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.
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over
  a period of time without being distracted.
• Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities
  or sources of information.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• 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 be able to lift and/or
  move up to 20 pounds.
• 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 instances of somewhat loud environments.

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.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Political Economy, Public Administration, Public Policy,
  International Relations, or International Studies OR Master’s in a related field and 18 graduate credits in Political Science

In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a
combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Political Science
• Experience with web-based learning management systems

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 an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or
activities.

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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.