Construction Trades, Instructor/Coordinator

Salary: $70,962.00 - $92,249.00 Annually
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Outreach & Workforce Development
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary
Job Summary

• This position is an 12-month, Faculty D position.
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• As soon as practical after the interviewing process.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty D, FO3 level position. Starting salary range: $70,962 - $92,249/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

The Instructor/Coordinator, Construction Workforce at Laramie County Community College is a full-time, benefited position responsible for leading the development, delivery, and continuous growth of construction trades workforce education within the Career & Technical Workforce (CTW) Department. This position serves as the instructional and programmatic lead for CTW's accelerated workforce training initiatives, including the Essential Systems Technician (EST) Program, construction trades programs, and future skilled trades workforce pathways. Working collaboratively with employers, industry associations, instructors, and community partners, the Instructor/Coordinator develops and delivers workforce education that responds to local labor market needs while strengthening the regional skilled trades talent pipeline.
This position oversees day-to-day logistics, including course scheduling, space and equipment coordination, instructional materials preparation, and communication with adjunct instructors and support staff. The coordinator also manages essential program data functions such as enrollment tracking, attendance, credential attainment, instructor hours, and evaluation outcomes to support reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
The Instructor/Coordinator combines classroom instruction, program development, employer engagement, and workforce pathway development to prepare students for immediate employment while creating stackable educational opportunities that support long-term career advancement throughout Wyoming's construction industry.

Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's

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 construction trades.

1. 40% 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 21st 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.

2. 30% 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.

3. 30% 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

• Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Office Procedures - Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Records Administration - Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance - Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job.
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Skills

• 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.
• Analytical Skills - Capacity to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on findings.
• Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer Software - proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Conflict Management - Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Data Entry - Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.
• Document Editing - Editing documents for correct spelling and grammar.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Leadership - Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams or projects, often including decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Organization - Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently
• Records Management - Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Abilities

• Attention to Detail - The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.
• Communication - The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Emotional Intelligence - Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Problem Sensitivity - The 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.
• Professionalism - Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Records Maintenance - Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, including records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures).
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it Is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform principal responsibilities of this position and/or may be encountered while performing principal responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Handling objects using arms, legs, or body with exertion by carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Navigating varied surfaces and positions using legs, arms, and spine, to accomplish tasks in various environments including climbing, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and stooping.
• Ability to repeatedly or continuously exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment may include loud noise, outdoor elements, high/low temperatures, confined spaces, and elevated areas.
• Physical activities may include operation motor vehicles, machinery, and power tools.
• Potential exposure to harsh chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, dust/smoke, fumes/odors.
• Personal protective equipment required: Earplugs/earmuffs, safety glasses/googles or face shield, gloves/heat sleeves, safety toe shoes/boots.

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 regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Skilled Trades or related field; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience within the trades industry.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more construction disciplines such as carpentry, drywall, concret