POOL PT Faculty, Communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in your subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of Linn‑Benton Community College.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The role requires the ability to communicate with staff and students. Work is performed in a classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or a related field, OR a master’s degree in another field with a minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field to be taught.
• Related fields include, but are not limited to:
  Rhetoric, Interdisciplinary Studies with Communication Emphasis.
• Provisional qualification:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in a related field and active pursuit of a master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided.
• Prefer recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
• Working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems is preferred.
• Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning, is preferred.
• Expertise or experience in teaching from a social justice perspective is preferred.

• Unofficial Academic Transcript showing a qualifying degree.
• Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation.
• U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

• Criminal Background Check – C4.
• Requirement for direct deposit as a condition of employment.
• Offers are contingent on Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Completion of a post‑offer criminal background check.
• New employees are required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I‑9 confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Visas are not sponsored by Linn‑Benton Community College.

Courses are paid on a per‑credit basis. New part‑time faculty begin at Step 1 of the pay scale, with steps “rolled” once per term if eligible. Compensation for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work is outlined in College tables.

Linn‑Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.