Instructor Pool - Political Science

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Posting Number: 260035

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Political Science

Applicant Notification: Our Social Science Division is seeking to expand its part-time faculty Political Science pool, both online and in-classroom courses. The primary responsibility of the Political Science Instructor is to provide quality teaching both online and in-classroom in a full range of community college Political Science courses which may include U.S. Government & Politics, International Relations, Political Ideology, Modern World Governments, etc.

• Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
• This is an application pool posting for academic year . The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Search information

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
• First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
• Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

Application Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application.

Location: Main Campus

Classification: Part-Time Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated

Start Date:

Upon hire, based on department need.

Salary/Wage: Hourly

Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 - Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section.
• The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.

Working

Schedule:

Classes as assigned by a Division Dean based on need, enrollment and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.

FLSA: Exempt

Position Status: Temporary

Full/Part: Part-Time

Annual

Schedule:

Other

Annual Schedule Details: Based on department need.

Quicklink for Posting: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./13527

Posting Date: 02/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Applicant Pool: Academic Year

Open Until Filled: No

Required

Education:

Master's degree in Political Science or a Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Experience: (None)

Licensure or Certification Requirements: (None)

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Education: (None)

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience with community college student populations.
• Experience teaching online
• Experience with learning management systems.

Language Statement: We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do…