Instructor Pool - Sociology

Instructor Pool
- Sociology

Our Social Science Division is seeking to expand its part-time faculty Sociology pool, both online and in-classroom courses. The primary responsibility of the Sociology Instructor is to provide quality teaching both online and in-classroom in a full range of community college Sociology courses which may include;
Introductory Sociology courses, Women and Work, Sociology of Gender, Social Class; etcetera. 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.

Position Information:

Posting Number: 260028

Job Title:

Instructor Pool
- Sociology

Applicant Notification:
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.

Required Qualifications:

Required

Education:

Master's Degree in Sociology or a closely related field. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Experience:

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

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. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

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 welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position

Purpose:

To provide high-quality instruction that meets established learning aims and outcomes for students in Sociology courses. Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning.

Essential Functions:

Support student learning through activities that include:

Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions

Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching

Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process

Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations

Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures

Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory

Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students

Other duties as assigned

Curriculum Delivery:

Provide high-quality classroom instruction

Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials

Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level

Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a…