Hourly Adjunct Instructor, Library

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. 

 

A copy of official/unofficial transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position.  You can upload these documents when you create your applicant profile.

 

While the Library Adjunct is a Faculty position, Library Adjuncts typically work 12-16 hours per week. Library Adjuncts teach Information Literacy to LCCC on a one-on-one basis from the main library desk.

 

Job Summary:

Core responsibilities of this position include:

Laramie County Community College is dedicated to student success and aspires to develop world-class community college faculty.  This position’s primary responsibilities are providing research instruction, 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.

 

Adjunct Instructor, Library is part-time, non-benefitted position, employed without any obligation or promise of continued future employment and are provided competitive compensation. LCCC provides a number of resources to its adjunct faculty. Support systems are in place to assist all faculty in supporting student success through excellent instruction. These supports are outlined in detail in the LCCC Faculty Handbook, which serves as a vital and current reference to policies and procedures that impact expectations of all faculty of the College. All LCCC faculty are supported by the Faculty Academy within the Center for Excellence in Teaching.

 

Adjunct faculty must notify the dean of the school in which they teach if they are employed in another position at LCCC. 

 

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

 

Salary: $22.65 per hour.

 

Starting Date: Fall 2023 semester. 

 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: – this position is Exempt, i.e., 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).

Faculty employ effective teaching practices coupled with the development and use of appropriate educational materials, delivery strategies, and effective assessment practices. Responsibilities associated with this function include:

 

Teaching:

• Provide individual research instruction at the library service desk
• Teach assigned classes as per course plan and schedule (primarily evening and weekends).

Curriculum Development:

• Participate in collection development and maintenance
• 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.

 Instructional Delivery:

• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success
• Incorporate current subject matter expertise into instruction
• Utilize varied learning activities to maximize student engagement and success
• Employ relevant teaching tools, strategies, and classroom technologies
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for users and employees by reporting facilities or security issues to the appropriate parties

Assessment of Student Learning and Continuous Improvement:

• Track interactions with patrons using the library’s designated software system(s) 
• Comply with College procedures, practices, and deadlines related to instructional delivery, and reporting requirements to include records management, equipment management (as applicable), etc.

Communication:

• Collaborate with team to ensure high level customer service
• Report