Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Instructional faculty for the Psychology Department may be asked to teach courses required for general education human cultures or program specific psychology courses such as Social Psychology, Psychopathology, Biological Psychology, or Research Methods. Compensation: $850 per credit hour. Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled. Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. 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 art. Teaching and Learning Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the 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. Competency-Based Design 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 the designated discipline. 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 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. Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs. 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. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or social workfrom an accredited institution -OR-Master’s degree in a related field of study and18 graduate credit hours in psychology or counseling 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 Community college teaching experience Experience with web-based learning management systems Demonstrated teaching experience among diverse populations (i.e. developmental, at risk, non-traditional, first generation, and students with learning & other disabilities, etc.). 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, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. 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, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Updated 6/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr