Adjunct Instructor, Communications

Job Summary

Instructional faculty for the Communication Department may be asked to teach courses required for general education oral communication classes or mass communication and journalism classes.

Compensation: $900 per credit hour.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process.

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).

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 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 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: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes 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

• Curriculum Development Designing syllabi lesson plans and assessments that align with learning outcomes.
• Instructional Strategies Effective teaching methods for diverse student populations including in-person online and hybrid learning
• Classroom Management Engaging students handling conflicts and fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Use of Technology Utilizing presentation software learning management systems (LMS) Office 365 Microsoft software and digital communication tools.
• Assessment & Evaluation Creating rubrics grading speeches and assessing written/oral communication skills
• Professional knowledge understanding of Communication as a field of study

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.
• 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 ones own time and the time of others.

Abilities

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to organize tasks resources and workflows efficiently.
• Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
• Skill in adapting teaching style effectively across various modalities
• Provide constructive feedback to students
• Willingness to work with colleagues on department initiatives and curriculum planning
• Ability to adjust to changing institutional policies student demographics and learning environments
• Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner adapting to various situations with maturity and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.

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 from an accredited institution in Communication or a closely related field of study AND 18 or more credits in graduate-level communication courses

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:

• One or more years of public speaking teaching experience
• 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.).

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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