POOL PT Faculty, Agriculture

Job Summary

[POOL] PT Faculty, Agriculture. This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for pooled 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.

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time. Requires good hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and/or to maintain greenhouse laboratory. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read numbers, words and identify plants. Sixty percent or more of the time duties require standing, and 20 percent requires some kneeling, stooping, or crouching, plus lifting of light to medium weight (10 to 50 pounds).

Work may be performed indoors in a classroom environment, in a greenhouse lab or on occasional field trips. Work is performed with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Substantial time is spent working at a computer.

Completion of 27 graduate quarter hours in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a field relevant to course(s) taught; OR a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in the primary field to be taught; OR equivalency.
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 to the college.
Career Technical Courses: If teaching courses designated as career‑technical, applicants must have an appropriate degree/industry‑specific training and two years of successful work experience in an occupational area; or four years of successful experience in an occupational area.

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.

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. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies. 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, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Form I‑9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Linn‑Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system.

For more information about accessibility in recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn‑Benton Community College, please visit the college website.