Instructor, Human Anatomy & Physiology

About the Department

• This position is a 9-month, Faculty A position. 

• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled. 

• As soon as practical after the interviewing process. Tentative start date: August 2026.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 5 level position. Starting salary range: $65,082.00 - $75,929.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 17 Paid Holiday/Closure Days

• Three Paid Personal Days

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• Onsite Childcare Center

• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructor, Human Anatomy and Physiology, is a full-time, benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the STEM Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor will mainly teach human anatomy and human physiology courses, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, assessing student performance, organizing and executing laboratory activities and experiments, supervising students in laboratory settings, and providing academic support to help students succeed.? The instructor must demonstrate a deep commitment to fostering student success through engagement in departmental activities and staying current in the fields of teaching and zoology/biology through professional development.

In addition to classroom teaching in varied environments, the Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor will actively participate in student engagement activities, including recruitment, on-campus events and activities, and academic support initiatives. The Instructor will contribute to the continuous improvement of the institution by collaborating with colleagues across the College on curriculum development, program assessment, community building, and student success strategies.

The instructor role also involves institutional service, including participation on committees, involvement in accreditation processes, and collaboration on departmental projects.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities. 

The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Zoology/Biology.

Teaching and Learning- Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21^st century learners. 
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport. 
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes. 
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies. 

Competency-Based Design- Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement. 

• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment. 
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline. 
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs. 
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result. 

Professionalism - Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community. 

• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline. 
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues. 
• Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession. 

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Human Anatomy & Physiology: Expertise in gross and microscopic anatomy, organ systems, and homeostasis, along with an understanding of medical terminology.
• Biological & Zoological Expertise: Strong foundation in cellular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, animal taxonomy, and physiology.
• Lab Expertise: Skilled in practicing and leading others in laboratory/field experiences such as dissections, histology, microscopy, molecular techniques, ecological surveys, and biodiversity assessments for anatomical and/or biological studies.
• Clinical or Field Experience: experience in medical, clinical, biological, zoological, or ecological work as a career
• Technology & Safety: Proficiency in virtual anatomy tools, data analysis, and lab/field safety protocols for handling specimens and biological materials.

Skills 

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Emotional Resilience & Professionalism: Ability to handle topics related to death, dissection, bodily fluids, and decomposition with composure while guiding students through these experiences.

Abilities 

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a Biological Science in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Animal Science, Physiology, Anatomy, or Kinesiology OR Master’s degree in Science Education and 18 graduate credits in a Biological Science or Professional degree in Medical, Veterinary, or Physical Therapy

*In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Biological Science in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Animal Science, Physiology, Anatomy, or Kinesiology 
• Two years of college-level teaching experience including teaching in a laboratory setting 
• One year of experience with web-based learning management systems
• One year of experience with undergraduate student driven research programs

Other Qualifications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144,NDS@lccc.wy.edu. Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695,OCR.Denver@ed.gov. Updated 6/2025.

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