Instructor Pool (EXPIRED)

This is a part-time applicant pool posting. Applicants are reviewed based on division need. If you are selected for an interview during the time period the academic pool is open the department will contact you directly. Otherwise your application will remain in the pool for the entire posting period or until a decision is made on your candidacy. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate active dedication to enhancing diversity and the role-modeling of cultural competency. Bilingual skills in Asian and Spanish languages are strongly desired.

DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT

As a vibrant educational institution, Lane is continuing to attract and retain a diverse student population. We are seeking qualified staff and educators to meet this need. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate active dedication to enhancing diversity and the role-modeling of cultural competency. Bilingual skills in Asian and Spanish languages is strongly desired.

NOTIFICATION OF SEARCH STANDING

If you would like to be notified of your standing in the search please put the following e-mail address into your safe sending list: recruitment[at]lanecc.edu. You will receive an e-mail once the search is closed. Postings close at 9:30 pm on the date listed. See ‘Applicant Instructions’ for information on how to apply to this posting. (Please be aware, generated emails may be unintentionally blocked by your spam filter, please monitor your filters to prevent this from happening.)

Part-time Faculty positions will be paid based on relevant experience and education in concurrence with Lane’s Part-Time Faculty salary schedule.

Continuation of position is contingent upon grant-funding.

Master’s in Philosophy or Humanities with 30 quarter hours, or 20 semester hours of graduate work in Philosophy.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience with community college student populations is preferred. 
• Experience teaching college freshman-level introductory philosophy courses is preferred.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/Asian languages and multicultural experience is preferred. A demonstrated commitment to diversity is expected.

Position Purpose: To provide high quality instruction that meets established learning outcomes for students in introductory philosophy courses.

Essential Functions:

Promote and facilitate awareness in developing multicultural and diversity-based curricula.

Participate in the ongoing evaluation of student work.

Work individually with students during office hours and in other settings to help them with course content questions relating to Philosophy program options and choices.

Work with division members and other faculty to help improve student retention, curriculum, instruction, and the learning environment.

Demonstrate Lane’s core value of Diversity by modeling and ensuring diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing and welcoming of cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.

Support student learning through activities that include:

• exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions
• sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
• collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
• maintain and post teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours
• maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures: http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/index.htm
• maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory

Curriculum Delivery:

• provide high quality classroom instruction
• create course content, develop and revise course content and materials
• establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
• incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
• Deliver computing curriculum to students in traditional and online formats.
• Review student submitted assessments and assignments

Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.

Supervision Statement: Reports to Division Dean. May work under the guidance of a Lead Instructor.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to: 

Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process; plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses; maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning; establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff; communicate effectively; demonstrate organizational abilities; understanding of time management; well rounded leadership skills; strong communication abilities; and, computer skills, including word processing; analyze and problems solve; write clearly and present information in concise summary reports; prioritize and set long and short-term goals; understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.

Applicant Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position provide the required documents as described below.

1. Application – All sections of the application must be completed to be considered. A resume/CV may not take the place of any one section of the application.

2. Unofficial or Official transcripts are required for consideration – Attach electronically, fax, deliver or mail per instructions below. Official transcripts will be required if selected as a finalist. For part-time positions send all transcripts to the department listed below.

For assistance with the online program call 541.463.5586. For questions regarding position contact the department listed below.

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TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED 

Unofficial or Official transcripts are required. Attach electronically, fax, deliver or mail per instructions below. Official transcripts will be required if selected as a finalist.

(Official transcripts sent by e-mail from universities and colleges will only be accepted with the official university cover letter attached, and when sent from a university mailbox.)

Department Contact Information and transcript instructions 

Lane Community College
Social Science Division
Carrie Brandt
Center Bldg / 4th floor
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97402