Instructor Pool - Political Science

Position Summary

Job Title: Instructor Pool – Political Science

Department: Social Science Division, Lane Community College

Location: Main Campus, Eugene, Oregon

Status: Part‑time faculty (contracted, temporary)

Anticipated Start: Upon hire, based on departmental need

Schedule: Classes assigned by Division Dean; includes online and in‑classroom instruction

Compensation: Hourly; step 1 – step 10 salary schedule

Benefits: Part‑time faculty benefits package includes contributions toward medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability insurance, and paid sick leave; eligibility for full contracted benefits after meeting criteria

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit compliance with college policies and procedures, including leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions.
• Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
• Engage collegially in the faculty performance evaluation process.
• Maintain and post office hours in alignment with college expectations.
• Maintain a physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs as specified in College Operations Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab with equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Problem‑solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Curriculum Delivery:

• Provide high‑quality classroom instruction and/or online teaching.
• Create, develop, and revise course content and materials.
• Establish learning outcomes aligned with core ability outcomes, assess and use assessment results for improvement.
• Incorporate college values and foster a respectful learning environment, including multicultural and diversity awareness.
• Teach and develop syllabi and course materials in a format usable by students.
• Confer with students on course materials.
• Deliver curriculum in traditional and online formats.

Online Teaching and Student Support:

• Engage within the online course environment to ensure regular and substantive interaction.
• Monitor student progress and provide coaching and assistance to struggling students.
• Review and grade all student work and provide timely feedback.
• Provide timely responses to student inquiries.
• Ensure all materials meet Section 508 guidelines.
• Use effective strategies for teaching online.

Equity and Inclusion:

• Demonstrate social justice by promoting equity and inclusion, respecting cultural and personal differences.
• Act respectfully and inclusively regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, language, or employment status.
• Assist with ADA compliance and support access for persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrate concern for students, staff, and the public.

Required

Education:

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

Required Experience: None specified beyond necessary credentials, but successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and reside in Oregon at the time work is performed.

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience with community college student populations.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Multilingual ability to support and welcome all students.

Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required at time of application; official transcripts required within thirty (30) days of hire for selected candidates.

Lane Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity / veteran / disabled employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call .

• Veterans, please fax, e‑mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources (roushz, ). Documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.