Construction Trades, InstructorCoordinator

Job Summary

Job Summary

• This position is an 12-month Faculty D 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 D FO3 level position. Starting salary range: $70962 - $92249/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

The Instructor/Coordinator Construction Workforce at Laramie County Community College is a full-time benefited position responsible for leading the development delivery and continuous growth of construction trades workforce education within the Career & Technical Workforce (CTW) Department. This position serves as the instructional and programmatic lead for CTWs accelerated workforce training initiatives including the Essential Systems Technician (EST) Program construction trades programs and future skilled trades workforce pathways. Working collaboratively with employers industry associations instructors and community partners the Instructor/Coordinator develops and delivers workforce education that responds to local labor market needs while strengthening the regional skilled trades talent pipeline.
This position oversees day-to-day logistics including course scheduling space and equipment coordination instructional materials preparation and communication with adjunct instructors and support staff. The coordinator also manages essential program data functions such as enrollment tracking attendance credential attainment instructor hours and evaluation outcomes to support reporting compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
The Instructor/Coordinator combines classroom instruction program development employer engagement and workforce pathway development to prepare students for immediate employment while creating stackable educational opportunities that support long-term career advancement throughout Wyomings construction industry.

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).

To perform successfully in this position an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience employ the knowledge skills and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

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 construction trades.

1. 40% 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 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.

2. 30% 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 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.

3. 30% Professionalism - Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to ones discipline Pathway the College and the greater community.

• 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.
• Actively contributes to the college and ones 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.

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.
• Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• 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.
• Office Procedures Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling grammar punctuation and arithmetic.
• Records Administration Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge of laws regulations and standards applicable to the job.
• Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air rail sea or road including the relative costs and benefits

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.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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.
• Data Entry Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.
• Document Editing Editing documents for correct spelling and grammar.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact effectively with others build relationships and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Leadership Ability to lead motivate and manage teams or projects often including decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate
• Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Organization Ability to organize tasks resources and workflows efficiently
• Records Management Proficient in organizing updating and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Teamwork and Collaboration Ability to work effectively as part of a team contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management - Managing ones own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

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).
• 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.
• Records Maintenance Accurately prepare and maintain records files and reports including records of materials supplies time and work performed.
• Response Orientation The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights sounds pictures).
• 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.
• 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:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform principal responsibilities of this position and/or may be encountered while performing principal responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Handling objects using arms legs or body with exertion by carrying lifting pushing and pulling.
• Navigating varied surfaces and positions using legs arms and spine to accomplish tasks in various environments including climbing kneeling crawling crouching and stooping.
• Ability to repeatedly or continuously exert muscle force to lift push pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment may include loud noise outdoor elements high/low temperatures confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Physical activities may include operation motor vehicles machinery and power tools.
• Potential exposure to harsh chemicals bloodborne pathogens dust/smoke fumes/odors.
• Personal protective equipment required: Earplugs/earmuffs safety glasses/googles or face shield gloves/heat sleeves safety toe shoes/boots.

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 regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Skilled Trades or related field; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience within the trades industry.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more construction disciplines such as carpentry drywall concrete residential construction commercial construction or building maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training and instruction 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:

• Journeyman-level experience in a construction trade.
• NCCER Certified Instructor credentials or ability to obtain.
• Experience teaching adults or workforce education.
• Experience developing curriculum.
• Experience coordinating workforce or apprenticeship programs.
• Grant-funded program experience.

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.

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