Instructor Pool - GIS

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon is seeking to expand its GIS instructor pool for online and in-classroom courses such as Digital Earth, GIS 1, GIS 2, and Remote Sensing. This is a part-time, contracted faculty position with start dates based on department need and student enrollment.

The assigned location is Lane’s main campus in Eugene. Applicants should have a Master's in Geography or related field and experience with ArcGIS Online/Desktop. Multilingual abilities encouraged.

Formación

• Master's degree in Geography or related field required.
• Experience with data collection, data analysis, and mapping in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Desktop preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality GIS instruction online and in-classroom for GIS courses.
• Develop and revise course materials, syllabi, and assessments to support student learning.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to promote success.

Conocimientos

Data collection

Data analysis

Mapping

Educación

Master's degree in Geography or related field

Herramientas

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Desktop

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement: Lane Community College is an affirmative 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, 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.

Veterans Statement: Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Position Information

Posting Number: 260094

Job Title: Instructor Pool - GIS

Applicant Notification: Our Humanities and Social Science Division is seeking to expand its part-time faculty Geographical Science Information (GIS) pool, both online and in-classroom courses. The primary responsibility of the GIS Instructor is to provide quality teaching both online and in-classroom in a full range of community college GIS courses which may include: Digital Earth, GIS 1, GIS 2, and Remote Sensing.

• 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 academic year 2026-2027. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
• 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

Classification: Part-Time Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: Upon hire, based on department need.

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.

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/13694

Posting Text

Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2027

Applicant Pool: Academic Year

Open Until Filled: No

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Master's degree in Geography or a Master's in a related field, from a regionally accredited institution. 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: Must have experience with data collection, data analysis, and mapping in ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Desktop and related data analytic and mapping programs.

Language Requirements: Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to pass 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

(No preferred education listed)

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching GIS with community College student populations.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with learning management systems.

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 provide high-quality instruction that meets established learning aims and outcomes for students in GIS courses. 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.

Essential Functions

Support student learning through activities that include:

• Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leavetime, 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 responses to student inquiries.
• Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• 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

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.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

This position works in varied environments. May be exposed to usual office, industry, education, and commercial working conditions that include noises, interruptions, equipment, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. May 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

• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory.
• 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 work with students with various learning styles, as well as with students with disabilities.
• Ability to evaluate and modify courses.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff and the public.

Expected Competencies

• Analytical Thinking.
• Building Relationships.
• Change Advocate.
• Teamwork.
• Service Mindset.
• Process Improvement.
• Innovation.
• Supervision and Leadership.
• Strategic Project Management

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

1. Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities, including a list of courses taught within the last five (5) years, if applicable.
3. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position as stated or whether you are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or alternative qualifications.
4. Transcripts - 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: [e-mail]; fax [phone].

Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources 541-463-5586
• For position questions contact Carrie Young, [e-mail], 541-463-5428

Positions close at 9:00 pm on closing date

Transcript Instructions

Transcripts are required

• in order to be considered for the position, unofficial or official transcripts must be provided.
• International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.

Attach under "optional", email, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College
Humanities & Social Science Office

Posting#260094 Attn: Carrie Young

4000 E 30th Ave
Center Bldg 457
Eugene OR 97405
Email: [e-mail]

• Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from the accepted offer if you are the selected candidate for the position.

Union Association

LCC Education Association (Faculty)