Position Details
Part-time Faculty Pool - Anthropology Instructor (Online)
Department: Academic Affairs (Other Loc.)
Posting Category: Adjunct
Desired Start Date: (if applicable)
Hourly Rate (if applicable): (if applicable)
Hiring Range Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Summary: This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Part‐time faculty are eligible for 25% NWCCD tuition discount for the employee during the semester teaching.
Months Worked Annually: NA
Typical Work Schedule: (if applicable)
This is an ONGOING recruitment. Our adjunct faculty application is open to all disciplines. We accept part‐time faculty applications all year long; when a department or division has a need to fill, they refer to the "pool" of part‐time faculty applications on file. Although we may not have an immediate opening, we practice ongoing recruitment to attract exceptional faculty who have experience successfully teaching both in the classroom and online. We also plan to expand our course offerings at a growing number of partner campuses. We are actively recruiting exceptional faculty to teach in many disciplines.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‐quality online instruction in accordance with the approved course outline of record.
* Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities including assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs).
* Part‐time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as‐needed basis. Part‐time faculty meetings are conducted the week prior to the semester start. Course outlines of record, student learning outcomes to be assessed, and department policies will be provided or reviewed.
* Course Assignment: Anthropology 1200: Intro to Cultural Anthropology.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
* Master's degree or higher in content area or related field from an accredited college or university.
* Experience in online teaching.
* Canvas experience, preferred.
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
NWCCD welcomes all learners, empowers student success, encourages and strengthens community development. Faculty members work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering within and across departments to ensure that each student has the support, tools and resources they need to be successful. Our rich academic traditions and strong reputation make NWCCD's Sheridan College, Gillette College, and Sheridan College in Johnson County ideal places for students seeking associate degrees and certificates, transferring to four‐year colleges and universities, preparing for the workforce, or pursuing lifelong learning opportunities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All interested applicants must complete an online Part‐Time (Adjunct) Faculty Application located on our Employment Web site at https://jobs.sheridan.edu. All required documents must also be submitted (may be attached online). Any inquiries may be directed to: Office of Human Resources, Northern Wyoming Community College District, 1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801, (307) 675-0572. NWCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under "Transcripts" and for additional space, under "Other Documents" or emailed to HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.
Job Duties
* Instruct classes as assigned.
* Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities.
* Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses or online.
* Use of Canvas as a Learning Management System (LMS) is required for all courses.
* Applicants must have a laptop computer with reliable access WIFI.
* Faculty must adhere to NWCCD's Canvas Course requirements while ensuring demonstrable and documented regular effective contact with students.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
o NWCCD Website
o Personal Referral
o Indeed
o HigherEd Job
o The Chronicle of Higher Education
o Local Newspaper: Sheridan Press
o Local Newspaper: Gillette News Record
o Local Newspaper: Buffalo Bulletin
o Other Advertisement/Publication
o Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Transcripts
* Letter of Recommendation 1
* Curriculum Vitae
* Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Transcripts
* Letter of Recommendation 1
* Curriculum Vitae
* Teaching Philosophy
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