Instructor Pool - Diesel Technology

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Nov 15, 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, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240102
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Diesel Technology
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Business, Technology, and Trades Divison is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Diesel Technology. 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. Position Information Instructors are needed for one or more of the following areas to include planning, writing, and administering Diesel curricula to include teaching: Industrial safety practices; Heavy Duty Braking Systems; Heavy Equipment Hydraulics; Heavy Equip Chassis & Power Train; Diesel & Auxiliary Fuel Systems; Diesel Electrical Systems; Diesel Engines & Engine Overhaul; Lift Truck/Material Handling Equipment; Fork Lift Operator Certification. All of these classes include a lab component that is conducted on the Lane Community College main campus. The accompanying instruction, depending on the class, may be delivered in several formats which include both traditional lecture and online presentation. Search Information 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 one section of the application. Unofficial or Official Transcripts (Certifications if applicable) are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Part-time Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	As needed, Fall (September 2024), Winter (January 2025), or Spring (April 2025)
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
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. Monday - Thursday daytime shifts.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	If other - see working schedule.
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12715

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	08/01/2024
Closing Date:	06/27/2025
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Associate degree in Diesel Technology or related field and three (3) or more years of recent experience at the Journeyman or Management level; OR Equivalent education and professional experience in Diesel Technology.
Required Experience:	Recent experience in a professional Diesel Technology field that would include at least one (1) of the following areas: heavy truck, heavy equipment, lift truck, and/or agricultural equipment repair is preferred.
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. See our FAQs for more detail.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Master ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests and/or AED Heavy Equipment certification or must be able to acquire certification within one (1) year.
Preferred Experience	Teaching experience.
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 welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. 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 to students taking Diesel Technology courses and assist students entering or transitioning into the workforce.
Essential Functions:	Support student learning through activities that include: Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, text book 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 Online Policy and Procedure System 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 computing 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 response 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 positions 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:	Reports to the Senior Instructional Dean of the Business, Technology, and Trades Division.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Coordinate fine and gross motor movements. Coordinate hand/eye movements. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs. Attend to cognitive and psychometric tasks for more than two (2) hours a day; work on a computer for more than one (1) hour a day; ability to transport or lift up to fifty (50) lbs. with assistance as needed; stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work indoors, in office space, classrooms, or diesel labs. 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 of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory Ability to 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 advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Plan, implement and evaluate professional-technical courses. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning; establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff; communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Understand how to manage time. Demonstrate well-rounded leadership skills. Communicate effectively. Show computer skills, including word processing. Analyze and problems solve. Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports. Prioritize and set long and short-term goals. Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, part-time or full-time, and detailed job duties. The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application. Required Documents Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Transcripts/Certifications - Unofficial or official 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 Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586 For position questions contact the department, 541-463-5380 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. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required.Certifications if applicable. 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 Advanced Technologies Division Attn: Wendy Milbrat 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405 541-463-5380 milbratw@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:	Click here for more information about the Diesel Technology department. 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 Community college'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 comprise 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)