POOL PT Faculty, Political Science

Job Summary

Application submissions for the “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.

• Teach core Political Science courses, including introductory 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.

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

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

• Criminal Background Check – C4.

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.
• Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

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, the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I‑9 must be completed to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

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

Applicants must attach the following documents to apply: an unofficial academic transcript showing a qualifying degree, and for U.S. Veterans, proof of Veteran Status to qualify for veteran’s consideration. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation.