Temporary Contracted Faculty - Communication Studies

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, long term disability

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Oct 01, 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, Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240154
Job Title:	Temporary Contracted Faculty - Communication Studies
Applicant Notification:	Position Information Faculty members are expected to be skilled educators, with a passion for teaching and continuous improvement in best practices that support equitable student success. The primary responsibilities of full-time faculty is to provide quality education and teaching in a range of community college courses, which may include transfer and/or career technical courses, and to engage in academic professional activities which advance the goals of the College and Division. Faculty members are responsible for following College and Division policies and procedures in support of teaching and learning. Division Information The Humanities Division is seeking to hire a skilled educator with a passion for teaching and content expertise in communication studies. The division is committed to increasing the diversity and equity of the college community in multiple forms.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	January 6, 2025 or Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Annual
Salary/Wage Range:	$61,946- $86,542 per academic year (starting salary range)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Application is used to determine initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Faculty positions are paid based on relevant experience and education in concurrence with Lane's Contracted, Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule. The Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability and paid sick leave. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Faculty schedules and hours are determined by division, department, staff, and student needs and may fall outside of normal business working hours and days.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Full-Time
Annual Schedule:	174.5 Day (Academic Year)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12857

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	10/01/2024
Closing Date:	10/31/2024
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Speech, Communication Studies, or closely related field with at least one graduate-level communication course in Communication Theory.
Required Experience:	One (1) year of recent (within the past five, 5 years) college teaching 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. See our FAQs for more detail.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter graduate hours in Speech or Communication Studies. Substantial coursework, specialization, or expertise in communications studies (e.g. interpersonal communication, organizational communication, gender communication, etc.).
Preferred Experience	University or community college 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, 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:	Contracted faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing instruction and academic student support services respectfully, equitably, and inclusively to a diverse and multicultural student population in alignment with Lane's Vision, Mission, and Values. This position performs all of the duties of a full-time college instructor, including instruction of college courses as assigned, curriculum development, course design, outcomes assessment, periodic program review, online and in-classroom instruction, mentoring students, professional development, participation in discipline leadership, participation in division and college business, and other professional duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:	Instruction Provide instruction in varied learning environments, including but not limited to in-person, online, and hybrid formats Maintain currency in innovative teaching pedagogies, instructional technologies, and relevant discipline(s) Incorporate current technology, appropriate software applications, appropriate pedagogies, and best practices in instructional delivery Provide students with continuous, timely, and relevant feedback regarding their performance in coursework; including prompt grading of all coursework and assessments Confer with students on course materials, coursework, and assessments Evaluate student achievement of clearly identified learning outcomes Commit to creating an educational environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and respects multilingualism May be assigned to teach in content areas for which the faculty member is qualified and/or certified Student Support Services Mentor students Engage students and encourage retention and persistence Assist students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, or learning situations to fulfill a wide variety of academic goals. Assist students in accessing various campus support services, such as academic advising, counseling, tutoring, library services, accessible resources, et cetera Actively support and participate in the development and implementation of practices and systems that promote equity within the division and college; work to promote the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body Engage in and respond to equitable and meaningful student evaluation of courses. Collaborate and partner with academic advisors, counselors, tutors, and other student support staff to improve student engagement, persistence, and success Professional Responsibilities Comply with College policies and procedures, including accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering, and related functions Participate in faculty performance evaluation processes Maintain, post, and participate in teaching schedule, regular meetings, and office hours Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, division, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures. Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, outcomes assessment, program review, and/or other documentation Active participation and initiative in discipline/division leadership Active participation in division and college business and committees Timely response to all college-related written and electronic communications Ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory Manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the "Statement on Professional Ethics" of the American Association of University Professors Curriculum Design, Improvements, and Planning Develop and revise course content and materials as needed to maintain curricular currency and consistency with learning outcomes. Establish and review learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to make improvements at a program and course level, including assessing and enhancing multicultural, diversity, antiracist, and equitable frameworks Meet institutional and accreditation requirements for student learning assessment at the course and program levels Incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment Promote and facilitate awareness in developing multicultural, diversity-based, and antiracist curricula Develop all class syllabi and course materials with universal design in an accessible form that can be delivered directly to and used by students of varied abilities Develop online and classroom presentation and delivery techniques that incorporate learning-centered concepts Create a partnership with library, information, and academic technology resources personnel and ensure that the use of these resources is integrated into the learning process (NWCCU Standard 2.A.8) Develop learning strategies and processes that will promote successful teaching Actively engage in professional development to incorporate emerging technologies for use with instructional delivery methods as appropriate Actively engage in academic program review Collaborate with colleagues in a process of continuous improvement to develop and update courses, assignments, lab exercises, testing criteria, teaching aids, and training and reference materials, as applicable. Ensure curriculum development is coordinated across disciplines and programs to support smooth student progression along educational paths. Partner with high school teachers and college staff to articulate programs and course work from regional high schools Provide leadership in evaluating curriculum and making changes to meet the needs of historically marginalized student populations Partner with Student Affairs professionals to support students and facilitate student success and progression Support student engagement in high impact practices such as undergraduate research, portfolio creation, or other evolving practices as appropriate Program leadership, oversight, or coordination may be assigned General Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public Other duties as assigned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane'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, language, origin, or employment status Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and the Center for Accessible Resources 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
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: Lane Vision, Mission, Values
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. Position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform computer work in the form of word processing, data entry, spreadsheet work, and web-based research for more than seven (7) hours a day. Employees in this position may work with individuals who demonstrate inappropriate or abusive behavior. Work involves concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of and ability to support the college mission, vision, values, and strategic directions in daily work. Knowledge of and skill in developing competency-based curricula. Demonstrated ability to continually maintain individual current knowledge and skills in related fields, business, and industry, to stay informed about changes in the workplace as well as changes in the skills required of students entering the labor force and subsequent educational opportunities, and to continually update individual skills in a wide variety of computer software applications and other high tech skills to maintain a cutting-edge profile. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, effective written and verbal communication and the ability to teach these skills to students. Must demonstrate the ability to advocate for and teach students from diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, students of color, working students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, bilingual students, international students, students from multiple cultures and of varying ages, and students living with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team on a variety of teaching and administrative matters. Knowledge of and ability to use sustainable practices in all work assignments. 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.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions 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 Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586. For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu. 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 9 pm on the closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required To be considered for the position, unofficial transcripts must be provided. Attach under "Optional Document," fax, email, deliver, or mail to: Lane Community College Human Resource Posting#240128 Attn: Jill Deneault 4000 E 30th Ave Building #3/ 1st Floor Eugene OR 97405 Email: deneaultj@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 partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce. Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities. History Lane 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 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 Lane 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 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 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 (link is external).
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)