POOL PT Faculty, Political Science

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

• Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration
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This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Teaches core Political Science classes.

Required Qualifications:

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Political Science, or 27 graduate quarter hours in Political Science.
• Teaching experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and to operate as an effective member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer teaching experience in a community college.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.

• Teach introductory Political Science courses as needed.
• Act as a team member of the Social Science Department.
• Communicate the objectives of each course taught, grade according to those objectives, and report student progress toward those goals.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages and successfully interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of an educational team.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable out-of-class contact with students.
• Prepare course descriptions, course outlines, and other material related to courses taught.
• Establish and maintain a class roll, and teach in conformance with approved course outlines.
• Participate in Student Appraisal of Classroom Learning.

Salary and Compensation Information:

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.

• Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
• Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings.

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