Posting Number : 250054 Job Title : Instructor Pool - Writing Applicant Notification : Department Information The is seeking to hire faculty to teach Writing courses. Depending on the candidate’s experience, literature courses may be assigned.
- Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are also responsible for following Division and College procedures to support teaching and learning.
- Instructors are expected to teach in various modalities (, online, hyflex) with a preference for in-person teaching.
- This is an application pool posting for 2025-2026. The position is assigned to Lane Community College’s main campus in Eugene, Oregon.
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First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.Application Information
Provide all documents as requested.A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below.Location : Main Campus Classification : Faculty Position Type : Contracted Part-Time Faculty Anticipated Start Date : Quarterly based on Academic Term dates Salary / Wage : Hourly Salary / Wage Range : Salary / Compensation Statement :
Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 – Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our section.The Part-time Faculty includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.Grant Statement : Working Schedule : Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and / or more senior part-time faculty. FLSA : Exempt Position Status : Temporary Full / Part : Part-Time Annual Schedule : Other Annual Schedule Details : As determined by division Quicklink for Posting : POSTING TEXT Posting Date : 06 / 02 / 2025 Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2026 Applicant Pool : Academic Year Open Until Filled : No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education : Master’s degree in English or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with credits in English, Composition, Rhetoric, and / or Technical Writing courses. Required Experience : Two (2) years of full-time applicable teaching experience, or equivalent combination of part-time teaching experience, within the last five (5) years. Licensure or Certification Requirements Conditions of Employment :
Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our for more detail.Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Twenty (20) or more graduate credit hours or fifteen (15) or more semester hours in composition and rhetoric studies, composition theory, writing studies, or similar. Preferred Experience
Experience teaching at a community college.Experience in teaching and / or developing Hybrid, Hyflex, and / or Online courses.Experience teaching Technical or Workplace writing.Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose : Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning. Essential Functions : Support student learning through activities that include :
Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functionsSustain currency in discipline and innovation in teachingCollegial participation in faculty performance evaluation processMaintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectationsMaintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in theMaintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and / or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventoryProblem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of studentsOther duties as assignedCurriculum Delivery
Provide high-quality classroom instructionCreate course content, develop and revise course content and materialsEstablish 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 levelIncorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curriculaTeach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, studentsConfer with students on course materialsDeliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formatsOnline Teaching and Student Support
Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards successReview and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedbackProvide timely responses to student inquiries.Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActUse effective strategies for teaching onlineEquity and Inclusion
Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilitiesDuties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, 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 statusActively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilitiesMust demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the publicSupervision Statement : Faculty report to a Division Dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college : . Physical Demands / Working Environment : This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. Position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform computer work in the form of word processing, data entry, spreadsheet work, and web-based research for several hours a day. Employees in this position may work with individuals who demonstrate inappropriate or abusive behavior. Work involves concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
The ability to engage students in learning through a range of approaches and methods, understanding that community college students have diverse backgrounds, diverse literate orientations and academic preparation, and varying language skills and life experiences.Knowledge of differences among learning styles and ability to adapt instruction and curriculum to address such differences.An understanding of, and ability to, assess proficiency at all levels, from entry to exit.Ability to develop and work with assessment goals at the student, course, and program levels.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff, and the public.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.Expected Competencies
Analytical ThinkingBuilding RelationshipsChange AdvocateTeamworkService MindsetProcess ImprovementInnovationSupervision and LeadershipStrategic Project ManagementKnowledge of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory.