Instructor Pool - Geography

Instructor Pool
- Geography

Our Social Science Division is seeking to expand its part-time faculty Geography pool, both online and in-classroom courses. The primary responsibility of the Geography Instructor is to provide quality teaching both online and in-classroom in a full range of community college Geography courses which may include;
Natural Environment, Introduction to Human Geography, and World Geography. 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: 260032

Job Title:

Instructor Pool
- Geography

Location:

Main Campus

Classification:
Part-Time Faculty

Position Type:
Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Salary/Wage:
Hourly

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.

Required Qualifications:

Required

Education:

Master's degree in Geography or master's in a related field 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 encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. 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 Geography 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 respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by,…