Adjunct Faculty - Education (Remote or On Campus)

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Western Wyoming Community College

Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Category: Faculty-Online-Remote
Date Posted: December 17, 2024

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) invites applications for Adjuncts for the education department. This position will consist of teaching no more than 9 credits per Fall/Spring semesters and no more than 6 credits per Summer semester on the campus of Rock Springs, Wyoming, as well as from a distance via the institutions learning management system (Canvas). Responsibilities will include supporting Westerns Guiding Principles: Learning is our Purpose, Students are Our Focus, Employees are our Most Important Resources, The Community is our Partner, Adapting to Change Defines Our Future, and Data and Integrity Guide our Decisions; and Upholding the Mission.

Successful candidates will teach lower and upper division courses in the Elementary and Secondary Education program as needed/assigned. The candidate may teach in a variety of environments and modes: team-taught offerings, day offerings, evening offerings, online offerings, hybrid offerings, etc. including the assessing of students based on program goals and course objectives; maintain appropriate contact with students in the course; develop good working relationships with discipline-related professionals in the Colleges Service area; and be active in ones field of expertise.

It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner, and strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual must follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This listing of essential duties and responsibilities is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Primary Duties:
Teaching responsibilities of undergraduate courses in General Teacher Preparation including but not limited to Education Foundations, Special Education, Classroom Management, Early Childhood, Methods, Educational Assessments, Practicum Supervision, and Student Teaching Supervision. Other courses may be assigned to fit the successful candidates expertise and program demand as approved by the School Chair.

Other Duties:

Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the Colleges Learning Goals.
Timely submission of course rosters, syllabi, mid-term & final grades, and other required information.
Completion of required workshops, course assessments, and evaluations as approved by the School Chair.
Must adhere to College and Department of Education faculty standards, policies, and expectations.
Submit program assessment data as required by the School Chair or the Department Facilitator.
Regularly check email and respond in a timely manner to school chair, department facilitator, etc.
Refers students to the resources in the College Learning Center, Peer Tutor Center, NetTutor, Library, Mustang Success, and Wellness & Accessibility Center.
Participate in annual Adjunct In-Service, all Departmental assessments, Title IX and other trainings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities)

1. Masters degree in education.

2. Masters degree in another field with 18 graduate credit hours in Education. Coursework must be related to the type of course being taught.

3. Five years of K-12 teaching experience or extensive knowledge in one of the following areas: educational foundations, special education, K-6 methods in humanities/science/math, classroom management, educational assessment, early childhood or practicum/student teaching supervision/placement/evaluation.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and administrators.

5. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of college students.

6. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Equivalency Statement

For those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
1. Doctorate in Education or Doctorate in a related field with 18 credits in Education. Coursework must be related to the type of course being taught.

2. Verified proficiency in college-level teaching for at minimum 2 years (or the equivalency of 2 years full-time); teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.

3. Established professional relationships with a K-12 school district in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

A complete application packet will include: 1) a completed application, 2) a cover letter addressing the position qualifications, 3) a current curriculum vitae, 4) a one-page teaching philosophy, 5) the names and contact information for at least three professional references, and 6) unofficial copies of all degree granting transcripts.

Western Wyoming Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution (EOE/EOI).

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