Adjunct Faculty - History

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Position Summary Information

Posting Number: P2255

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty - History

Students Only:
No

Job Description Summary

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) invites applications for an adjunct/concurrent instructor in History. Adjuncts in this position will teach no more than 9 credits per Fall/Spring semesters and no more than 6 credits per Summer semester. Concurrent instructors in this position will teach classes in Mountain View High School in Mountain View, Wyoming via the institution’s learning management system. Responsibilities will include supporting Western’s 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 Ethical Standards Guide Our Actions; and upholding the mission of a comprehensive 2‑year community college.

Successful candidates will teach courses in history as needed/assigned; teach in a variety of environments and modes (team‑taught offerings, day offerings, evening offerings, online offerings, hybrid offerings, etc.); assess students in light of the institution goals, program goals, and course objectives; maintain appropriate scheduled office hours; develop good working relationships with discipline‑related professionals in the College’s Service area; and be active in one’s 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.

• Provides quality instruction to students in assigned history courses, such as American History, World History, and Wyoming History.
• Provides quality learning experiences for all students in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of the course’s standards and objectives.
• States clear objectives and criteria in each course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee’s guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates appropriate Western Wyoming Community College Goals for Student Success into each course; evaluates students’ performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
• Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes as required, including face‑to‑face, hybrid and/or online. Courses may be offered in the fall, spring or summer semesters and on varying schedules (i.e., 8‑ or 16‑weeks), and may meet online.
• Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the College’s Learning Goals.
• Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e‑mail and calendar system, MyWestern, Canvas, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.
• Refers students to the resources in the College Learning Center, Peer Tutor Center, Net Tutor, Library, Mustang Success, and Wellness and Accessibility.
• Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner.