Instructor Pool - Communication

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Part-time

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Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, seeks to expand its part-time Instructor Pool for Communication courses. The role involves teaching diverse classes, possibly online, in-person, or hybrid, with expectations of flexibility and adherence to college procedures.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in related fields and a focus on student success. Applicants may be considered for future academic year needs; a background check is required.

Competenze

• Master's degree in speech, Communication Studies, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with at least one course in Communication Theory.
• Higher level course sections may require higher minimum qualifications.
• Departments will assess how your qualifications align with their needs.

Mansioni

• Support student learning through activities that include teaching, division procedures, and course alignment.
• Maintain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
• Participate in faculty evaluation and department activities.
• Maintain office hours in alignment with College expectations.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab.
• Comply with FERPA standards and uphold confidentiality; address student privacy needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Passion for teaching

Student success

Teaching adaptability

Formazione

Master's degree in speech/Communication Studies

Descrizione del lavoro

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

Lane Community College is an Affir (tive) Action, Equal Opportunity, Veteran, and Disability employer committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented or underserved in higher education and employment.

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, [e-mail], 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information

Posting Number: 260097

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Communication

Applicant Notification:

Our Communication Studies Department seeks to expand its part-time faculty pool to teach Communication courses.

• 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 2026 - 2027. The position is assigned to Lane Community College's main campus in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information:

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
• The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based on 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

Classification: PT Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: Quarterly based on Academic Term dates

Salary/Wage: Hourly

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.

Working Schedule:

• Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
• Classes may be assigned with varying modalities (e.g. online, in-person, hybrid) with an expectation for some in-person teaching.
• Continuation of position is contingent upon available assignments and budget.

FLSA: Exempt

Position Status: Temporary

Full/Part: Part-Time

Annual Schedule: Other

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13703

Posting Text

Posting Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2027

Applicant Pool: Academic Year

Open Until Filled: No

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Master's degree in speech, Communication Studies, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with at least one course in Communication Theory. Higher level course sections may require higher minimum qualifications. Departments will assess how your qualifications align with their needs. For questions, reach out to the person listed in the Applicant Instructions section.

Required Experience:

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Language Requirements: We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

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:

• Twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter graduate hours in the fields of Speech or Communication Studies.
• Substantial coursework, specialization, or expertise in communications studies (e.g. interpersonal communication, organizational communication, rhetoric, etc.).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching online courses in communications within the last three (3) years.
• Community College teaching experience.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: We welcome applicants who bring a wide variety of perspectives, backgrounds, linguistic identities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage candidates from groups historically and currently underrepresented and underestimated in higher education to apply, knowing that diverse voices enrich our collective understanding, strengthen our community, and embody the culture of belonging we strive to build. Visit here for more information.

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 a variety of communications courses as assigned. Participate in departmental and other professional activities on- and off-campus. Teach in a learning environment that puts students first. This may also include online courses.

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