Hybrid Adjunct, Adult Basic Education (Laramie Campus) en Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

The LCCC position of Adjunct Instructor, Adult Basic Education – is responsible for Adult Education (AE) Transitions classroom instruction and related activities. Most students in this program need to prepare to take the Wyoming High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC) assessment which is based on the College and Career Readiness section of the Common Core Standards or prepare for the entrance exams to proceed to credit classes at LCCC. Subjects taught are Reading, Writing, Science, Math, and Social Studies at all levels from basic to college-ready. This position is responsible for class development within curriculum and content standards, assessing students, following up on student goal achievement, and monitoring attendance and compiling data for grant accountability reports. Students are also referred to these ‘transitional’ classes by the LC Testing Center and Student Services to ensure that those at-risk students are ‘college ready’ to successfully begin LCCC classes or enter the workforce. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day and/or evening, and is expected to market the program as needed.

Laramie County Community College is dedicated to student success and aspires to develop world-class community college faculty.  The College’s instructional faculty positions have the primary responsibilities of teaching assigned courses, being available for students, and collaborating on departmental objectives when applicable. 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. LCCC supports adjunct faculty by providing an environment conducive to excellent teaching and learning, classroom equipment and supplies, and resources to meet the challenges that arise in the course of teaching. 

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Compensation: $23.19/hr.  

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. 

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is non-exempt and is 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).

• Instruction according to the approved College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and provide current course syllabus for each course taught to the appropriate supervisor.
• Post and maintain office hours, teach day and evening courses determined by program needs.
• Customer Service by completing intake paperwork with new students, communicate and respond to students in a timely manner, and maintain current and accurate student records, grades, and assessments.  
• Outreach by communicating with core partners multiple times per week, sharing program information with local businesses, and other duties as assigned.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Administrative – Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

• Computers – Knowledge of operation of computers.

• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, and meeting quality standards for services.

• Office Procedures – Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.

• Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job, specifically FERPA and TABE testing.

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.

• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.

• Data Entry – Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.

• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.

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.

• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.

• Professionalism – Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.

• Records Maintenance – Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, including records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.

• Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.

• 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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of experience teaching and curriculum development in adult education, middle school, or high school.
• Successful teaching experience with English Language Learners and/or adult student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution. 
• Three years of experience teaching and curriculum development in adult education, middle school, or high school.
• Certification in Adult Education, Career Pathways, English as a Second Language and/or PowerPath.

Other Qualifications

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 an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144, [email protected]. Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695, [email protected]. Updated 6/2025.

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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.