Instructor Pool - Biology - Florence Campus

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Florence

3149 Oak Street (Show on map)

Nov 15, 2024

Posting Details

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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, 541-463-3196
Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240068
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Biology - Florence Campus
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Science Department on the Florence Campus is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach in-person Biology such as Cell Biology for Health Professions, Cell Systems, Organismal Systems, and Ecosystems. This is an application pool posting for 2024-2025, starting Fall term 2024. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College Florence Campus located in Florence, Oregon Classes may include BI 101, 102, 103, 112, depending on candidate experience and department needs. 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. Search Information 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. If you are selected for an interview you will receive a phone call from the Division Office. 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:	Florence
Classification:	Part-time Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Fall Term 2024
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Our application is used to determine your 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 . 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 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:	If other - see working schedule.
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12627

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	06/21/2024
Closing Date:	09/30/2025
Applicant Pool:	Term Pool
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Master's Degree (MA, MS) in Biology from a regionally accredited educational institution.
Required Experience:
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 FAQs for more detail.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	A doctorate in Biology and extensive familiarity with Biology Education Research.
Preferred Experience	Experience with community college student populations. Experience with online teaching. Experience with learning management systems. Experience teaching with evidence-based Biology pedagogies.
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, multilingual skills, 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:	To provide high-quality instruction that meets established learning aims and outcomes for students in Cell Biology for Health Professions (BI 112), Biology: Cell Systems (BI 101), Biology: Organismal Systems (BI 102), and Biology: Ecosystems (BI 103).
Essential Functions:	Essential Functions Effectively teach biology courses as assigned by Division Dean. Engage in collaborative curriculum development and revisions with colleagues. Make effective use of current web technology and computer application programs for instruction. Help design and implement accurate formative and summative learning assessments to support courses' aims and objectives. Provide a supportive learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and needs. Must be willing and prepared to accommodate students with needs for modified instructional materials. 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. 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. Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations. Maintain physical 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. Faculty with teaching duties are responsible for evaluating student achievement, of clearly identified learning outcomes, consistent with core ability outcomes. Meet accreditation requirements. Curriculum Development and Implementation 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. With support from other discipline faculty, develop familiarity and understanding of pedagogical approaches used in creating, developing and revising course content and materials. Work effectively within a structure of collective ownership of the biology curriculum stewarded by full-time faculty members, based on research-proven pedagogical models, that are continuously improved based on research and collegial collaboration. Assess the effectiveness of the learning environment using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level. Use and contribute to the development of common class syllabi and course materials in an effective manner. Online 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 success Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback Provide timely responses to student inquiries. Ensure that all materials created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws. Use effective strategies for teaching online. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane'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 and staff.
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:	Work safely in classroom and laboratory settings; may be exposed to hazardous conditions. This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This 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 more than seven (7) hours a day. 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:	Knowledge of: Teaching biology to general lower-division college populations. Common student learning difficulties, current advances in teaching methods in biology, and appropriate uses of technology in teaching. Ability to: Integrate these elements into curricula and teaching to effectively engage students in learning. Manage a classroom and teach using a learning management system (e.g., Moodle) and online resources; effective classroom presentation and speaking skills. Design and use classroom assessment techniques and assessments of student learning to improve the learning environment, challenge and engage students, and allow them to advance their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways. Coordinate curricula and laboratory activities with other part-time and full-time faculty. Follow and collectively improve established curricula aimed and teach to course learning aims and objectives. Collaborate with peers and support staff in departmental, campus or community projects. Advance one's knowledge of effective pedagogies. Adhere to College and contractual obligations. Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public. Understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity. Apply Lane's Core Learning Outcomes in discipline-appropriate manner, in collaboration with other biology faculty Lane's Core Learning Outcomes (LCOs)
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. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: 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. 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 deneualtj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196 Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Lesley Stine, stinel@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial or official transcripts must be provided. Attach under "optional", fax, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Biology PT Faculty Attn: Lesley Stine 4000 E 30th Ave Building 16/166 Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3961 Email: Stinel@lanecc.edu Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire 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 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 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 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 main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast.
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)