POOL PT Faculty, Chemistry

Job Summary

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.

The chemistry instructor develops, plans, and presents organized lectures, laboratory activities, and out‑of‑class assignments in accordance with approved course outcomes.

• Teach Chemistry courses.
• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes. 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 the 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.
• Assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• 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 ability to stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to set up and operate equipment. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and operate lab equipment. Seventy percent or more of the job duties require standing. Work may be performed in classrooms and college science labs.

Considerable exposure to safety or health hazards. May be required to work after hours or for special weekend events.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or 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.
• Provisional:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of 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 preferred.
• Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning preferred.
• Expertise or experience in teaching from a social justice perspective preferred.

• Criminal Background Check - C4
• 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, employees must complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I‑9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of job‑related pre‑employment checks (background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings).

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.

• 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.

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

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.