Interim Instructor, Agriculture presso Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

• This position is a 9-month, Faculty A position. 

• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.

• As soon as practical after the interviewing process.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 3 level position. Starting salary range: $62,472.00 - $72,884.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 17 Paid Holiday/Closure Days

• Three 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

*This is an Interim position that goes through June 2026. If the permanent incumbent returns to the position before that date, the position would end sooner. If you are selected as the Interim, you will have the option to be considered for the permanent position if the permanent incumbent does not return to the position.*

JOB SUMMARY:

The Instructor, Agriculture is a full-time, benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and when approved, based on funding and student need, activity coaching in the Agriculture & Equine Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor will teach a range of agriculture courses, including Agricultural Economics, Farm Business Management, Range Management, Soils, Agricultural Issues, and others, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, assessing student performance. The Agriculture Instructor will collaborate on the organization, equipping, and management of the arena and stall barn facility, ensuring a safe, hands-on learning environment for students working with live animals. They will develop and deliver a robust curriculum that integrates industry best practices, technical skills, and emerging technologies in agriculture and equine fields. Responsibilities include supervising students in animal handling and riding, nutrition management, reproduction techniques, and basic animal health procedures while maintaining biosecurity protocols and industry standards. Through applied learning experiences, the instructor will cultivate future industry leaders by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical proficiency in real-world agricultural settings.  Additionally, the faculty would be providing academic support to help students succeed.  The instructor must demonstrate a deep commitment to fostering student success through engagement in departmental activities and staying current in the fields of teaching and agriculture through professional development.   

In addition to classroom teaching in varied environments, the agriculture Instructor will actively participate in student engagement activities such as recruitment, on-campus events and activities, and academic support initiatives. The instructor will contribute to the continuous improvement of the institution by collaborating with colleagues across the College on curriculum development, program assessment, community building, and student success strategies. 

The instructor role also involves institutional service, including participation on committees, involvement in accreditation processes, and collaboration on departmental projects. 

Position Duties

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).

The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of agriculture.

Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated agriculture, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21^st 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.

Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to designated agriculture.
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.

Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s agriculture, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s agriculture.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
• Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated agriculture by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.

Variable and Circumstantial Responsibility

Activities Coaching: When College resources and student demand support the approval of an aligned activity, the Instructor will advance student competitive success by developing, maintaining, and coaching all activities associated with the assigned agriculture team. These responsibilities will cause a reduction in the instructional workload and will not dictate additional compensation. 

Team Coaching and Coordination

• Scheduling and maintaining consistent practice times to meet objectives of the team
• Coordinate Practice/Classes
• Plan, attend, and facilitate student competitions and trips in compliance with Student Travel Procedure 4.4.2P and department practices
• As applicable, plan and facilitate a camp associated with the team
• Preparing and arranging all travel and required paperwork to and from competitions
• Travel to all competitive events as the travel supervisor

Team Administration and Recruitment

• Submitting budget requests for the teams to the appropriate college departments
• Work with the LCCC Foundation to facilitate fundraising events to supplement unmet financial needs of the team including but not limited to hosting shows, clinics, and contests, on campus. 
• In accordance with LCCC policy, provide fiscal responsibility by maintaining budgets
• Assist with annual-program events such as Rendezvous Judging Contest, FFA Convention Judging Contest, and advisory meetings 
• Initiate all recruiting activities:
  1. Recruitment of interested students into Agriculture and Equine programs through the development of an annual recruiting plan
  2. Travel and build relationships with high school coaches, seniors, and others interested in the assigned activity/program
  3. Recruit and retain at least students each on the freshman and sophomore teams
  4. Coordinate with other program faculty and admissions in the recruitment of interested students into the Agriculture programs by traveling to and speaking in classrooms and at recruiting events 
  5. Award Scholarships and work with Financial Aid to manage the awarding of funds. 
• Maintain a safe learning environment through compliance with all college and department safety policies and regulations.
• Report and respond to any injuries to students, employees, or livestock through notification of the necessary department(s) and supervisor(s)

Additional support responsibilities

• Work with the Ag/Equine Facilities Manager to coordinate a feeding protocol for the livestock and schedule of feeding times for livestock 
• Aid in maintaining a clean and orderly appearance of the arena and indoor stalling area 
• Assist the Program Director of Agriculture and collaborate with other programs for effective facility scheduling, cleaning, maintenance, and general usage activities 

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

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 ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Accounting – Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. 
• Budget Control – Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Computers – Knowledge of operation of computers
• 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

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• Science?- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing?- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking?- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring?- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making?- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving?- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management?- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• 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.
• Conflict Management – Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 
• Management of Financial Resources – Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
• Organization – Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• 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.
• 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.
• Professionalism – Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information. 
• Visualization – The ability to imagine how something will look after it Is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to:

• Comply with highly inflexible deadlines
• Frequently move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• Engage in multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and carrying of objects.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; a team lift technique is required for lifts exceeding 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read and interpret building and shift schedules, directions for equipment, hazardous material labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labels.
• Ability to effectively listen and perceive the nature of sounds and spoken words at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

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:

• Master’s degree in agriculture, or related discipline from an accredited institution 
• Two years of experience in agriculture or related industry work 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the college’s insurance eligibility requirements 
• One year of instruction/teaching experience 

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 Agriculture, or related discipline from an accredited institution 
• Experience with web-based learning management systems 
• Willingness and ability to apply technology to problem solving in equine contexts 
• Two or more years of college-level teaching experience 
• Two or more years of work experience in an applied field 
• Willingness to explore and integrate AI tools and technologies to enhance problem-solving, productivity, and innovation within the discipline. 

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.

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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. 

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