Instructor Pool - Nursing Program

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Full benefits eligibility after meets/

Job summary

Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon is expanding its Health Professions Nursing program and seeking qualified instructors for its main campus. This application pool posting covers the 2026-2027 cycle, with classes assigned by the Director of Nursing and potential evening/weekend scheduling.

Candidates must hold a current Oregon RN license and have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Graduate education and CTA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Oregon License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Master's Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with current enrollment in Master's Program in Nursing.
• Certified Teaching Associate (CTA) preferred.
• Teaching experience in clinical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom instruction.
• Create and revise nursing course content and materials.
• Establish learning outcomes and assess results.
• Deliver curriculum in traditional and online formats.
• Maintain office hours and support student learning.

Job description

Position Information:

Posting Number: 260070

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Nursing Program

Department Information

Our Health Professions Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Nursing.

• 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 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

Location: Main Campus

Classification

Classification: Part-Time Faculty

Position Type

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire

Salary/Wage

Salary/Wage: Hourly

• Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• 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 Director of Nursing based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
• Intermittent during the LCC Academic Year. May work evenings and weekends.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• Current Oregon License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Candidates must meet qualifications set forth by the Oregon State Board of Nursing Oregon Administrative Rules, Division 21.

Language Requirements

Not specified.

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.
• Employment recommendation is contingent upon meeting clinical compliance of:

• Drug screen
• Immunizations
• AHA CPR
• Employer-Provided Online OSHA Trainings

Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing, OR Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with current enrollment in Master's Program in Nursing.
• Certified Teaching Associate (CTA).

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience in clinical nursing.
• Nursing experience in acute patient care.
• Nursing experience in long term care.
• Nursing experience in a community setting.

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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
• 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 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.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be in crisis, have difficulty tracking, or in need of mental health support. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Support preparation and maintain adherence of the program related to accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and remain current in nursing theory and practice.
• Teach nursing theories and skills in a clinical setting and laboratory atmosphere that is conducive to student learning.
• Effectively use and train students in current healthcare equipment.
• Assist students who may have difficulties in academic or personal areas and assist in accessing referral resources.
• Evaluate and supervise student learning 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.
• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Supervision and Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory