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Instructor Pool - Sociology
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AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
240171
Job Title:
Instructor Pool - Sociology
Applicant Notification:
Division Information
Our Social Science Division is seeking to expand its part-time faculty Psychology pool, both online and in-classroom courses. The primary responsibility of the Sociology Instructor is to provide quality teaching both online and in-classroom in a full range of community college Sociology courses which may include; Introductory Sociology courses, Women and Work, Sociology of Gender, Social Class, etc.
- Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
- This is an application pool posting 2024-2025. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College’s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
Search information
- The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
- 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 instructions below.
Location:
Main Campus
Classification:
PT Faculty
Position Type:
Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:
Possibly Fall or Winter
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 Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section.
- The Part-time Faculty benefits package 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. Continuation of position is contingent upon available assignments and budget.
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Based on department need.
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12930
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
06/30/2025
Applicant Pool:
Academic Year
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Master’s degree in Sociology or a Master’s in a related Social Science discipline with at least 30 graduate quarter hours or 20 graduate semester hours in courses with substantial Sociology content, for example, but not limited to Ethnic Studies, Labor Studies, Women/Gender Studies. Of these graduate hours at least 18 quarter hours or 12 semester hours must be in graduate Sociology courses. The remainder may be graduate courses with a non-Sociology prefix, but must meet the criteria of being in a Social Science and having substantial Sociology content. All degrees and graduate hours must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Experience:
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
A graduate degree or coursework in one or more of the following areas are preferred: the Sociology of Gender or Gender/Women’s Studies; Race and Intersectionality; Environmental Sociology.
Preferred Experience
- Experience teaching at the college level.
- Experience teaching online.
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 welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. 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 functions.
- Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
- Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process.
- Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations.
- Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula.
- Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students.
- Confer with students on course materials. Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats.
Online Teaching and Student Support
- Engage within the online course environment to interact with students, help guide discussions and provide opportunities for students’ voices to be heard.
- Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success.
- Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback
- Provide timely response to student inquiries.
- Ensure that all materials created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws.
- Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus in accordance with college timelines.
- Use current best practices, technologies and pedagogies for teaching online.
Diversity, Equity, 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 responsibilities.
- Duties 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 status.
- Actively 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 disabilities.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public.
Supervision Statement:
Faculty report to a Department or 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 in varied environments. May be exposed to usual office, industry, education, and commercial working conditions that include noises, interruptions, equipment, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. May perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory.
- 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.
- Ability to work with students with various learning styles, as well as with studentswith disabilities.
- Ability to evaluate and modify courses.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff and the public.
Expected Competencies
- Analytical Thinking.
- Building Relationships
- Change Advocate.
- Teamwork.
- Service Mindset.
- Process Improvement.
- Innovation.
- Supervision and Leadership.
- Strategic Project Management
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
Required Documents
- Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position as stated or whether you are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or alternative qualifications.
- Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, fax 541-463-3970.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact Carrie Young, youngc@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5428
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your safe sending list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Be sure to check your spam mail.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm on closing date
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are Required
In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Social Science
Attn: Carrie Young
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97405
Email: youngc@lanecc.edu
Eugene OR 97405
Email: youngc@lanecc.edu
- Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from the accepted offer if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:
College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working at Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 160,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 60,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from the main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastlines offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).
Union Association:
LCC Education Association (Faculty)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Summarize your multicultural experience. How does this experience prepare you to best serve under-represented, non-traditional, and under-served student populations to improve their academic success? Please limit your response to 500 words.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Tell us about your online technical teaching skills and experience. Give examples of how you foster (or would foster) a rich online learning environment? Please keep response to under 750 words.
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
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