Adjunct Instructor, Sociology (Laramie Campus)

Job Summary

The Adjunct Instructor Sociology is a part-time position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the HPS Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor may teach a range of sociology including Sociological Principles catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing revising and delivering course materials aligned with college standards assessing student performance and providing academic support to help students succeed.

Compensation: $900 per credit hour.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Tentative Start Date: January 26th 2026.

Principal Responsibilities and Results KSAs

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).
Instructors will be expected to complete the following outcomes in the designated discipline of sociology.

• 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 ones discipline.

• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.

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.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influences human migrations ethnicity cultures and their history and origins.

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.
• 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 ones 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 (including 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:

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students past employees and/or students members of the general public and others who express opinions may exhibit strong emotions which will require the employee to interact professionally diplomatically and appropriately in such situations
• 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 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.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Sociology OR Masters in a related field and 18 graduate credits in Sociology

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 Sociology
• Experience with web-based learning management systems

Notes

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 colleges nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX Title VI and ADA Coordinator Suite 205 Clay Pathfinder Building 1400 E College Drive Cheyenne WY.778.1144 . 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-.844.5695 . Updated 6/2025.

Required Experience:

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