Part-Time Faculty - Counseling

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Oct 04, 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 insures that all veteran documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240157
Job Title:	Part-Time Faculty - Counseling
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Counseling Exploration Center is seeking to hire a part-time faculty counselor to provide in-person instruction. They will teach Human Development courses, such as: Human Relations at Work; College Success; and Career and Life Planning; with an integrated psycho-educational, holistic approach. 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. Search 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 Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	PT Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon hire, based on department need.
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:	As assigned during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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:	Term by Term, as needed
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12862

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	10/04/2024
Closing Date:	10/20/2024
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Master's Degree in Counseling or in a related field which includes training normally required for Counseling Master's degree programs. Graduate level career theory and career development course work and/or training. Such training must include a significant component of counseling practice under professional supervision
Required Experience:	Two (2) years of teaching experience Experience teaching psycho-educational Human Development courses Experience communication effectively, respectively and working productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Experience utilizing and interpreting testing and assessment instruments for counseling, career development, styles, preference etc. Experience using counseling/mediation skills (individual and group) Experience developing curriculum Experience working effectively with diverse populations
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	Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or related field, and/or with licensure in a clinical field.
Preferred Experience	Experience working with students or prospective students providing more than one of the following: career, personal, or academic counseling in an individual, group, or educational setting. Multicultural experience - specific focus working with African American, Asian American, Latinx, and/or Native American populations. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
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.
Position Purpose:	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. This positions serves as a member of an integrated instructional and career counseling team that provides services to students identified in our academic alert system, and students who self-refer for career counseling. Faculty Career Counselors' roles and responsibilities may shift to best meet the needs of the students and the College. The assignment for this position may be for either counseling and/or instructional needs.
Essential Functions:	Essential Functions Teach Career Development & Human Relations courses Provide career counseling in individual and group settings to enhance student success Maintain appropriate written documentation, record keeping, and data collection Utilize and accurately interpret testing and assessment instruments associated with counseling and career development Provide safety and risk assessments and referral services, as needed Respond effectively to emerging mental health concerns Work with students and/or staff in a manner that is respectful, ethical, effective, and productive within College and counseling confidentiality guidelines Work within the College's and the Workforce Development' division, mission, goals, values and strategic directions Actively collaborate in the development and implementation of career develpment, student success and retention delivery models, curriculum and activities. Participate in redesign efforts to improve student engagement and persistence Effectively assess student learning and develop appropriate recommendations to promote student success Demonstrate understanding of instructional technology and how it is used to help the institution and the department accomplish its mission in supporting student success Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Department activities and programs to improve student success and retention, as well as maintain quality-counseling services Continue to work on own professional growth and development to enhance and refine skills and knowledge Support student learning through activities that include: Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet 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 teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours 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 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 Expect to make use of the Learning Management System (LMS) to publish and update content, post grades and promote student engagement among students with course content Use multiple modes of communication tools including online publishing, audio, and video tools Be present within the online course to interact with students, help guide asynchronous discussions and provide opportunities for students' voices to be heard within the online course 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 Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours Ensure that all materials created are accessible and meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines Use current best practices and pedagogies for teaching online including the application of online course quality frameworks for clearly providing course learning objectives to students, while consistently setting clear weekly and term-long expectations for work and assessment 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 service and 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 Work may be overseen by a lead faculty member.
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. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Expected Competencies Career Development Theory Workforce Development Work Based Learning 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 Knowledge of: Work skills needed in the modern workplace And appreciation of diversity in the workplace Counseling (e.g., retention/personal, career development, and crisis intervention) professional ethical guidelines and principles Community college missions and the diversity of the student populations Skills in: Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills; effective organizational, time management, and staff development skill Interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution Providing positive leadership in a changing environment Team development Must be computer literate Ability to: Ability to effectively organize and present instructional materials based on adult learning principles Ability to clarify and emphasize the nature of the educational material Ability to provide inclusive classroom environmental respectful of different cultures and learning styles Ability to use the current body of knowledge in such areas as gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, social class and other cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations Ability to administer and interpret psychological and educational assessment and testing procedures Serve as an effective team member, as well as function independently, within the Counseling Department and the College Must demonstrate a commitment to student success and the promotion of lifelong learning. Must have ability of moving to positive solutions in conflict situations 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
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 one section in 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 Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Additional Documents and Letters of Recommendation are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Justin Chin, chinj@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 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 Attn: Counseling Dept. Instructor Pool - Counseling 4000 E 30th Ave Building #1/ 1st Floor Eugene OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3970 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)