POOL PT Faculty, Physical Science

Job Summary

This posting is for a pooled position for a Physical Sciences instructor. Accepted applications form a continuous pool; when a position becomes available, the college reviews applicants whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of physical science.
• Develop course schedules and syllabi.
• Plan, develop, and deliver classroom lectures and activities, as well as write tests and other methods to evaluate student progress and competence.
• Develop or adapt interesting laboratory exercises designed to engage non‑science majors.
• Practice and enforce departmental approved safety regulations in the lab room.
• Keep track of equipment at lab stations and verify that all equipment is left at each lab station in good condition at the end of each laboratory section.
• Plan, develop, and deliver brief pre‑lab lectures and activities and evaluate student progress and competence.
• Practice and promote the practice of good laboratory technique along with end‑of‑lab clean‑up.
• 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 education team.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Keep accurate grade and attendance records.

Minimum qualifications:

Master’s degree, or a minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in physics or 27 graduate quarter hours in chemistry. Preferably one year of broad‑based teaching experience in a high school, community college, or university setting, or comparable experience.

• Criminal background check – C4
• Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
• Completion of a post‑offer criminal background check is required.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• New employees must be compensated via direct deposit.
• All new employees must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I‑9.
• No visa sponsorship is offered.

Courses are paid on a per‑credit basis. New part‑time faculty begin at Step 1 of the pay scale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. LBCC is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

Posting Number: 0601169‑NC
Posting Date: 07/22/2024