[POOL] PT Faculty, Agriculture

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 827,000 - 1,240,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College is seeking candidates for a pooled Part-Time Faculty position. This pool will be reviewed continuously to fill openings as they arise, with ongoing opportunities across taught disciplines.

Applicants must reapply annually to maintain active status in the pool. Courses are paid per credit, and new appointments begin at the entry pay step with standard departmental processes. Oregon residency requirements apply, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• 27 graduate quarter hours in Agriculture, Horticulture or a field relevant to course(s) taught.
• Master’s degree in another field with 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field.
• Equivalency accepted for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop materials for classes using approved course outcomes.
• Handle administrative tasks: assign/grade student work, communicate with students, report outcomes, maintain records.
• Stay current with subject developments and educational technology; strive for professional improvement.

Education

27 graduate quarter hours in Agriculture, Horticulture or a field relevant to course(s) taught

Master’s degree in another field with 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in primary field

Equivalency

Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours and active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate

Career Technical Courses: two years of work experience or four years in occupational area

Job description

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

* Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area and educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• Assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time. Requires good hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and/or to maintain greenhouse laboratory. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read numbers, words and identify plants. Sixty percent or more of the time duties require standing, and 20 percent requires some kneeling, stooping, or crouching, plus lifting light to medium weight (10 to 50 pounds).

Work may be performed indoors in a classroom environment, in a greenhouse lab or on occasional field trips. Work is performed with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Substantial time is spent working at a computer.

Education and Experience

Completion of 27 graduate quarter hours in Agriculture, Horticulture or a field relevant to course(s) taught; OR a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in the primary field to be taught; OR equivalency.

Provisional: bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

OR

Career Technical Courses: If teaching courses designated as career technical, applicants must have an appropriate degree/industry-specific training and two years of successful work experience in an occupational area; or four years of successful experience in an occupational area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Employment Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

Salary and Compensation Information

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the pay scale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.

• Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
• Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail].

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number:

60 01253-NC

Posting Date:

07/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The College is unable to support employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B). Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?
  • Yes - I will need future work sponsorship for a work visa
  • No - I will not need future work sponsorship for a work visa
• * LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?
  • I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon
  • Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position
  • No - I am only interested in remote work