Instructor Pool - Early Childhood Education

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Nov 02, 2024

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	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+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240170
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Early Childhood Education
Applicant Notification:	Department Information The Social Science Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Early Childhood Education. 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 2024-2025. 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 or official Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Term by Term Employment
Salary/Wage:	Annual
Salary/Wage Range:
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.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Classes as assigned by the 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 needs.
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12928

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	11/01/2024
Closing Date:	06/30/2025
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child or Human Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Education with a specialization in Early Childhood, or Special Education, or a Master's in a closely related field.
Required Experience:
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	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.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education
Preferred Experience	Direct experience working in an early childhood learning environment. Experience teaching adult learners in a college, or community setting. Experience teaching a range of ECE courses. Experience with teaching online courses.
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, multilingual skills, 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. Equivalent minimum qualifications may include degrees in other fields with significant experience teaching ECE in professional or community settings; degrees less than a Masters in the identified fields with graduate course work in ECE or ECE content.
Position Purpose:	To provide high-quality instruction to students in a variety of Early Childhood Education 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, students. Confer with students on course materials. Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats. Online Teaching and Student Support Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI). Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success. Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback. Provide timely responses to student inquiries. Ensure that all materials created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws. Use effective strategies for teaching online. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities. Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public.
Supervision Statement:	Faculty report to a department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Expected Competencies Analytical Thinking Building Relationships Change Advocate Teamwork Service Mindset Process Improvement Innovation Supervision and Leadership Strategic Project Management Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity Ability to work with students with various learning styles, as well as with students with disabilities Ability to evaluate and modify courses Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff and the public
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. The CV/Resume may not take the place of any section of the application. To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Required Documents Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Curriculum Vitae - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities, including a list of courses taught within the last five years, if applicable. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Carrie Young; youngc@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5473 How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required. In order to be considered for the position, unofficial or official transcripts must be provided. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Lane Community College Social Science Division Attn: Carrie Young 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-4160 Email: youngc@lanecc.edu Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:	College Information The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane Community College partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce. Lane Community College is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities. History Lane Community College was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane Community College has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high-quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College. One of the advantages of working at Lane Community College is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprising the second-largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from the main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast.
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)