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Lane Community College

Temporary Contracted Faculty - Communication Studies

Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403


Posting Details

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 StatementLane 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:240154

Job Title:Temporary Contracted Faculty - Communication Studies

Applicant Notification:Position Information

Faculty members are expected to be skilled educators, with a passion for teaching and continuous improvement in best practices that support equitable student success. The primary responsibilities of full-time faculty is to provide quality education and teaching in a range of community college courses, which may include transfer and/or career technical courses, and to engage in academic professional activities which advance the goals of the College and Division. Faculty members are responsible for following College and Division policies and procedures in support of teaching and learning.

Division Information

The

Humanities

Division is seeking to hire a skilled educator with a passion for teaching and content expertise in communication studies. The division is committed to increasing the diversity and equity of the college community in multiple forms.

Location:Main Campus

Classification:Faculty

Position Type:Contracted Faculty

Anticipated Start Date:January 6, 2025 or Upon Hire

Salary/Wage:Annual

Salary/Wage Range:$61,946- $86,542 per academic year (starting salary range)

Salary/Compensation Statement:

Application is used to determine initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.

Faculty positions are paid based on relevant experience and education in concurrence with

Lane's Contracted, Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule .

The

Faculty benefits package

includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability and paid sick leave.

Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

.

Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the

US Department of Education.

Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:Faculty schedules and hours are determined by division, department, staff, and student needs and may fall outside of normal business working hours and days.

FLSA:Exempt

Position Status:Temporary

Full/Part:Full-Time

Annual Schedule:174.5 Day (Academic Year)

Annual Schedule Details:

Quicklink for Posting:https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12857

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:10/01/2024

Closing Date:10/31/2024

Applicant Pool:No

Open Until Filled:No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Speech, Communication Studies, or closely related field with at least one graduate-level communication course in Communication Theory.

Required Experience:One (1) year of recent (within the past five, 5 years) college teaching 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

Twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter graduate hours in Speech or Communication Studies.

Substantial coursework, specialization, or expertise in communications studies (e.g. interpersonal communication, organizational communication, gender communication, etc.).

Preferred ExperienceUniversity or community college teaching experience.

Language StatementWe 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:Contracted faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing instruction and academic student support services respectfully, equitably, and inclusively to a diverse and multicultural student population in alignment with

Lane's Vision, Mission, and Values.

This position performs all of the duties of a full-time college instructor, including instruction of college courses as assigned, curriculum development, course design, outcomes assessment, periodic program review, online and in-classroom instruction, mentoring students, professional development, participation in discipline leadership, participation in division and college business, and other professional duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:InstructionProvide instruction in varied learning environments, including but not limited to in-person, online, and hybrid formats

Maintain currency in innovative teaching pedagogies, instructional technologies, and relevant discipline(s)

Incorporate current technology, appropriate software applications, appropriate pedagogies, and best practices in instructional delivery

Provide students with continuous, timely, and relevant feedback regarding their performance in coursework; including prompt grading of all coursework and assessments

Confer with students on course materials, coursework, and assessments

Evaluate student achievement of clearly identified learning outcomes

Commit to creating an educational environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and respects multilingualism

May be assigned to teach in content areas for which the faculty member is qualified and/or certified

Student Support ServicesMentor students

Engage students and encourage retention and persistence

Assist students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, or learning situations to fulfill a wide variety of academic goals.

Assist students in accessing various campus support services, such as academic advising, counseling, tutoring, library services, accessible resources, et cetera

Actively support and participate in the development and implementation of practices and systems that promote equity within the division and college; work to promote the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

Engage in and respond to equitable and meaningful student evaluation of courses.

Collaborate and partner with academic advisors, counselors, tutors, and other student support staff to improve student engagement, persistence, and success

Professional ResponsibilitiesComply with College policies and procedures, including accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering, and related functions

Participate in faculty performance evaluation processes

Maintain, post, and participate in teaching schedule, regular meetings, and office hours

Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, division, college, and community, as specified in the

College Operations Policies and Procedures .

Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, outcomes assessment, program review, and/or other documentation

Active participation and initiative in discipline/division leadership

Active participation in division and college business and committees

Timely response to all college-related written and electronic communications

Ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory

Manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of

FERPA

standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the " Statement on Professional Ethics " of the American Association of University Professors

Curriculum Design, Improvements, and PlanningDevelop and revise course content and materials as needed to maintain curricular currency and consistency with learning outcomes.

Establish and review learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to make improvements at a program and course level, including assessing and enhancing multicultural, diversity, antiracist, and equitable frameworks

Meet institutional and accreditation requirements for student learning assessment at the course and program levels

Incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment

Promote and facilitate awareness in developing multicultural, diversity-based, and antiracist curricula

Develop all class syllabi and course materials with universal design in an accessible form that can be delivered directly to and used by students of varied abilities

Develop online and classroom presentation and delivery techniques that incorporate learning-centered concepts

Create a partnership with library, information, and academic technology resources personnel and ensure that the use of these resources is integrated into the learning process ( NWCCU

Standard 2.A.8)

Develop learning strategies and processes that will promote successful teaching

Actively engage in professional development to incorporate emerging technologies for use with instructional delivery methods as appropriate

Actively engage in academic program review

Collaborate with colleagues in a process of continuous improvement to develop and update courses, assignments, lab exercises, testing criteria, teaching aids, and training and reference materials, as applicable.

Ensure curriculum development is coordinated across disciplines and programs to support smooth student progression along educational paths.

Partner with high school teachers and college staff to articulate programs and course work from regional high schools

Provide leadership in evaluating curriculum and making changes to meet the needs of historically marginalized student populations

Partner with Student Affairs professionals to support students and facilitate student success and progression

Support student engagement in high impact practices such as undergraduate research, portfolio creation, or other evolving practices as appropriate

Program leadership, oversight, or coordination may be assigned

General

Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public

Other duties as assigned

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDemonstrate 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, language, origin, or employment status

Actively assist with

ADA

compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and the Center for Accessible Resources 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

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:

Lane Vision, Mission, Values

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 more than seven (7) 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:

Knowledge of and ability to support the college

mission, vision, values , and

strategic directions

in daily work.

Knowledge of and skill in developing competency-based curricula.

Demonstrated ability to continually maintain individual current knowledge and skills in related fields, business, and industry, to stay informed about changes in the workplace as well as changes in the skills required of students entering the labor force and subsequent educational opportunities, and to continually update individual skills in a wide variety of computer software applications and other high tech skills to maintain a cutting-edge profile.

Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, effective written and verbal communication and the ability to teach these skills to students.

Must demonstrate the ability to advocate for and teach students from diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, students of color, working students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, bilingual students, international students, students from multiple cultures and of varying ages, and students living with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team on a variety of teaching and administrative matters.

Knowledge of and ability to use sustainable practices in all work assignments.

Expected CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking

Building Relationships

Change Advocate

Teamwork

Service Mindset

Process Improvement

Innovation

Supervision and Leadership

Strategic Project Management

Knowledge of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory.

Applicant Instructions:Applicant Instructions

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

Required DocumentsOnline Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.

Curriculum Vitae - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities, including a list of courses taught within the last five years, if applicable.

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 Jill Deneault in Human Resources: 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 Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu.

How to monitor your applicationEnter 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.

Posting closes at 9 pm on the closing date.

Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts are required

To be considered for the position, unofficial transcripts must be provided.Attach under "Optional Document," fax, email, deliver, or mail to:

Lane Community College

Human Resource

Posting#240128 Attn: Jill Deneault4000 E 30th AveBuilding #3/ 1st FloorEugene OR 97405

Email: deneaultj@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

(link is external).

Union Association:LCC Education Association (Faculty)

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