Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

Western Wyoming Community College; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 1,101,000 - 1,489,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Anatomy and Physiology. The position may involve courses taught at the main campus in Rock Springs as well as online offerings.

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, designing rigorous assessments, and aligning learning outcomes with course objectives. A Master’s degree is required; Ph.D. is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Physiology, or related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching.
• Comprehensive knowledge of biology concepts, technologies, principles, and practices.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and administrators.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction to students in Anatomy and Physiology courses.
• Teaches lectures and laboratories in day, online, and weekend offerings.
• Designs assessments and maintains appropriate rigor aligned with course objectives.
• States clear objectives in syllabi and follows Curriculum Committee guidelines.
• Develops learning outcomes and assessment measures for each course.

Skills

College teaching

Student engagement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology/Physiology/related field

Ph.D. in Biology/Physiology/related specialty

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.

Position Summary Information

Posting Number

Posting Number P2353

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

Students Only

Students Only No

Job Description Summary

The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to WWC students enrolled in classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs. Teaching a course online is a common expectation. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the college environment. This individual’s responsibilities will include teaching courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses, including Anatomy and Physiology.
2. Provides quality instruction in Anatomy and Physiology. lectures and laboratories in traditional daytime offerings, online, and weekends.
3. Provides quality learning experiences for students in accordance with their needs and abilities, while maintaining the basic integrity and appropriate level of rigor in the classroom, as related to the course’s standards and objectives. Provides appropriate and rigorous measures of assessment.
4. States clear objectives and criteria in each course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee’s guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates the appropriate college’s learning goals into each course; and evaluates students’ performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
5. Designs and implements effective learning processes for students, including active approaches to learning; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the college’s learning goals. Develops learning outcomes and assessment measures for each course taught.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Biology, Physiology, or a related field.
2. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level substantiated by student evaluations and letters of recommendation.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of biology.
4. Evidence of continued professional development.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and administrators.
6. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of college students.
7. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or a related specialty.
2. Interest in developing an undergraduate research program in the biomedical sciences.
3. Active participation in relevant professional organizations.
4. Demonstrated teaching excellence at a college.

Open Date

Open Date 09/30/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.

Estimated Salary

$940/credit

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Contact Us

Human Resources Office

2500 College Drive Room 3030, Rock Springs WY 82901

307-374-1649

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