Adjunct Instructor
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Lamar, Colorado, United States, 81052
Title: Adjunct Instructor - Ongoing Application
Position Type: Instuctor
College: Lamar Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: LCC
Campus: Lamar Main Campus
Location: Lamar
Salary Range: $710 - $740 Per Credit Hour
Who We Are:
At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love.
Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.
If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.
Job Summary:
Lamar Community College (LCC) is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to join its instructional team. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve academic and personal success. These part-time positions operate under the supervision of the Academic Dean.
LCC maintains an ongoing pool of qualified adjunct instructors to meet instructional and departmental needs. Appointments are made as openings arise, and assignments may include teaching courses, delivering presentations, or providing instructional support when full-time faculty or current instructors are unavailable.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Class preparation and instruction.
Grading and record keeping.
Student communication and support outside of the scheduled class time.
Timely communication with peers and supervisors.
Participation in department meetings, when possible.
Active instructors are expected to participate in all mandatory compliance training courses.
Additional responsibilites depending on the course.
Competencies/KSAs:
Knowledge of subject matter, instructional methods, curriculum development, and assessment practices.
Strong communication, organization, and technology skills.
Ability to teach, mentor, and engage diverse student populations.
Ability to develop curriculum, assess learning outcomes, and provide academic advising.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to student success.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment
- Master’s degree in subject matter field, or any Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be taught
- Comfortable navigating the challenges of teaching
- Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving all students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience with preference for college-level teaching
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, economical, educational, gender, and/or disability backgrounds
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Selection Process:
One round interview process with Dean of Academics and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Application Instructions:
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:
Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
Current Résumé
Contact information for three (3) professional references, to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague.
Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.
Additional Information/Benefits:
✔ PERA Retirement
✔ A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts students and the community
✔ Free employee access to our Fitness Center
As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity.
