Casper College Looking for Education Instructor (General) at Casper, WY Full Time

Casper College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Education Instructor.  This faculty member will teach courses according to the need in the Education Department for students majoring in elementary education and secondary education. The successful candidate will also advise students, assist in the promotion of education as a career, and participate in various departmental duties as needed and assigned. The instructor will instruct courses both face-to-face and in distance learning modalities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide instruction in Education courses including Foundations of Education, Introduction to Special Education, Educational Psychology, and other education elective courses. The faculty member will be required to meet all scheduled classes through pedagogical instruction, prepare course syllabi for courses of study, prepare materials to adequately evaluate student progress, report midterm and final grades, maintain accurate and adequate records, and establish regular office hours for student consultation. The faculty member performs other related duties as assigned, which includes yet not necessarily limited to advising students on academic curricula, serving on faculty committees, participating in faculty meetings, providing recommendations for preparation of departmental or school budgets, participating in the development of departmental curricula, and adhering to all institutional policies. The faculty member will remain current in the field(s) for which they are hired by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional development/conferences. Additional departmental or school assignments will be established where appropriate.

 Essential Duties

• Teach a full range of courses, with exact course assignments determined by the strengths of the particular candidate and the needs of the department(s).
• Be able to incorporate appropriate technology applicable to courses and assignments.
• Maintain office hours, attend faculty and division meetings, serve on committees as requested and keep accurate records.
• Prepare syllabi and schedules for each course.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Procure appropriate materials needed for course instruction.
• Report student grade data through Moodle course management system.
• Utilize active learning strategies to assist learners in meeting the course objectives.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Administration, School, or Department.

 Work Environment

Typical work environment is a classroom and office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is typically performed during the normal workday; however, occasional early morning, late evening, and weekend work may be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors traveling between campus buildings in various weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Employee must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use a computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms.  Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, Education Psychology, Special Education, or a related education discipline. 
• The successful candidate must meet Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements prior to employment.
• A passion about growing teachers and the teaching profession.
• A commitment to teaching excellence and demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.
• A commitment to the mission of community colleges.

 Desired Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level
• Qualified through the Higher Learning Commission accreditation to provide instruction in more than one academic discipline.

To Apply

• Completed online Casper College application
• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Samples of work (links preferred)
• A list of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts must be provided when submitting application

 Note to Candidates

• The minimum salary range is reflected in the posting. Further compensation is commensurate with additional approved graduate-level education.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• A teaching demonstration will be required at time of interview.
• This is a full-time, benefited position. See Casper College’s benefits here.
• Official transcripts required upon hire.

Applications for faculty positions will be screened to ensure applicants meet the necessary credential requirements set forth by the Higher Learning Commission to teach college credit classes.