Instructor Pool - Criminal Justice

Posting Details

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Posting Number: 250127

Job Title:

Instructor Pool - Criminal Justice Applicant Notification

The Social Science Department is seeking a part‑time instructor with a passion for teaching and content expertise in forensic science to teach Introduction to Forensic Science. 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 2025‑2026. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

• 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.
• Applications will remain in the applicant pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

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

Location:

Main Campus
Classification:
Part‑Time Faculty
Position Type:
Contracted Part‑Time Faculty
Anticipated

Start Date:

Spring term
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Our application is used to determine your 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.

Required

Education:

Master's from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, physics, lab‑based forensic science, or a closely related lab‑based field.

Required Experience:

Four (4) years of full‑time experience in criminalistics, forensic science, analytic chemistry, or equivalent work in a forensics environment.

• Successful applicants are required to complete 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.

• Teaching experience with community college level students.
• Experience in online/distance learning.

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, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.…