Instructor Pool - Adult Basic & Secondary Education Reading & Writing

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Cottage Grove

1275 South River Road (Show on map)

Apr 04, 2025

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:	250035
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Adult Basic & Secondary Education Reading & Writing
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Adult Basic & Secondary Education Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Basic Skills Development, GED Preparation, or College Preparation. 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 2025-2026, starting in summer 2025. Positions may be available at the following Lane locations: Main Campus, Downtown Campus, Cottage Grove, Florence, Springfield, Junction City and in corrections environments (Lane County Jail.) More than one position may be needed for Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring terms. If you are selected for an interview you will receive an e-mail and/or a phone call from the department. 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 section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus, Downtown Center1, Downtown Center, Cottage Grove
Classification:	Part-time 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:	Continuation of position is contingent upon grant-funding.
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 need
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13193

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	04/04/2025
Closing Date:	09/21/2025
Applicant Pool:	Term Pool
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Master's degree in Education, Teaching, Adult Education, TESOL/ TEFL, or Special Education, or related field AND EITHER of the following: Minimum of twenty-four (24) undergraduate or graduate credit hours in humanities, social science, composition/rhetoric, or related field. A teaching license with an endorsement in an area relevant to reading and writing instruction. Degrees and credits need to be from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Experience:	Two (2) years secondary, special education, adult education, or developmental college experience teaching reading and writing using evidence-based strategies at beginning, intermediate, or advanced adult education level OR Two (2) years secondary, special education, adult education, or developmental college experience teaching reading and writing using evidence-based strategies at intermediate or advanced adult education or advanced GED levels.
Licensure or Certification Requirements	Professional development in the Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards and use of CASAS data upon employment within ninety (90) days of hire.
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. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Completion of Oregon Adult College & Career Readiness Standards (OACCRS) Orientation and subsequent training modules. Completion of similar Adult College & Career Readiness standards training from a different U.S. state.
Preferred Experience	Recent experience (within the last 5 years) teaching adults in a community college setting. Experience with one or both of the following: Teaching adults or youth with learning disabilities Family or workplace literacy. Experience working with multi-level learners. Experience articulating to and/or coordinating with work or educational settings, community agencies, or programs related to student advancement and success.
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:	To teach Adult Basic Education, Pre- GED and GED preparation, and College Preparation classes in reading & writing skills for adult students, age 16 and older, to help them meet their educational and career goals.
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 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 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 Division Functions Instruction in pre-GED and GED reading & writing subject areas Courses assigned may be taught in a variety of delivery modalities including, but not limited to, online, hybrid Zoom, hybrid in-person, in-person, live streaming, and hyflex; ongoing professional development in technology-assisted delivery is expected Plan lessons and implement curriculum appropriate to the needs of adult learners and according to Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards (OACCRS) Co-develop curriculum and align instruction with the criteria and skill levels established by the department, the federal government, the state of Oregon, the CASAS assessment system, GED content areas, bridge courses to post-secondary education, including Career Pathways Implement a variety of delivery methods including: directed study, distance learning, technology, tutoring, and other strategies of sufficient intensity to help learners make learning gains and meet their educational goals Adapt options and strategies for managing learning objectives within a multi-level or multi-subject class Provide intake, orientation, placement and progress assessment for students Complete and maintain appropriate student registration, attendance, and assessment records, and ensure the timely submission of reports Help students access support services, college and employment resources Continually evaluate and assess student achievement, of clearly identified learning outcomes through appropriate assessment tools/methods and actively utilize results to inform improvements at a program and course level.
Supervision Statement:	Faculty report to a 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. 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: Analytical Thinking Building Relationships Change Advocate Teamwork Service Mindset Process Improvement Innovation Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory Knowledge of and skill in: Adult learning theory Effective practices for teaching basic and secondary skills to adults and/or youth Competency-based assessment systems and student performance data to meet instructional objectives Maintaining and managing records Ability to: Apply adult learning theories, special education, and teaching methods such as assessment to instruction, direct instruction, cooperative learning, multi-sensory instruction, and integration of prior learning into current coursework Use effective interpersonal skills to work with students and colleagues from culturally diverse groups Plan instruction using Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards for heterogeneous, multi-level groups Effectively manage small and large groups as well as individual students Adapt to and plan for open-entry/open exit instruction Effectively integrate technology into a variety of learning environments Work in a team-oriented and respectful learning and working environment Solve problems and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner Participate in Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness (OACCRS) orientation within 90 days of hire Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes 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. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Curriculum Vitae/Resume - 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. Transcripts/Certifications - 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; deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5515 For questions about the position contact Anna Gates Tapia at gates-tapiaa@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/Certifications are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided. Certifications if applicable. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College ABSE Dept. Attn: Scott Bell Building11, Room 201 Eugene, OR 97405 Email: Scott Bell, bells@lanecc.edu Official transcripts will be required if you are the selected candidate for the position within thirty (30) days from hire.
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)