POOL PT Faculty, Economics

Job Summary

Posted as a pooled position, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to build a ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when a specific opening arises. The role involves teaching courses in the economics curriculum, such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, or the Outline of Economics.

• Prepare and develop course materials utilizing approved outcomes and a variety of teaching modalities.
• Complete all administrative tasks: assign and grade work, maintain student records, communicate with students, and adhere to college policies concerning teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of developments in the subject area, educational technology, and innovative teaching techniques; pursue professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain reasonable out‑of‑class contact with students.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote success and retention.

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field, or a master’s degree in another field with at least 27 graduate quarter hours in the subject area to be taught.
• Provisional:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the field, AND current pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree. Applicants hired under this qualification may teach provisionally until proof of completion is provided.

• Recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
• Working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems.
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous online instruction.
• Expertise or experience teaching from a social‑justice perspective.

• Office or classroom setting with minimal safety hazards.
• Requires dexterity to operate keyboard and other office equipment.
• Requires adequate visual acuity, hearing, and speaking ability.
• Indefinite computer use indoors.

• Courses paid on a per‑credit basis; new part‑time faculty start at Step 1 of the pay scale and may advance once per term if eligible.
• On‑call compensation for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, and related work.
• Payment via direct deposit.
• Employment subject to criminal background check.
• Applicant must be an Oregon resident at time of commencement; no visa sponsorship provided.

LBCC is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.