[POOL] PT Faculty, Religion

Linn-Benton; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College seeks part-time faculty member to prepare and deliver courses using approved outcomes across modalities. Responsibilities include grading, maintaining student records, and engaging with students and colleagues to promote student success.

The role emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, with opportunities to connect students to college resources and participate in department activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Religious Studies or related field, OR a master’s degree in another field with 27 graduate hours in the primary field to be taught, or equivalency.
• Provisional qualification allows teaching until degree proof is provided.
• Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and can be considered under provisional capacity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop materials for classes using approved outcomes across modalities.
• Complete administrative tasks: assign/grade work, communicate with students, report outcomes, maintain records, follow college policies.
• Stay updated on subject area, education technology, and innovative teaching techniques.
• Provide out-of-class contact with students.
• Ensure lab equipment is used safely and accounted for after sections.
• Promote LBCC mission and connect students to support services.
• Engage with diverse student and staff populations and promote equity and inclusivity.
• Collaborate with supervisors and staff and participate in department/ advisory meetings.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student communication

Diversity and inclusion

Classroom management

Lab safety awareness

Team collaboration

Equity in teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Religious Studies or related field

Master’s degree plus 27 grad quarter hours OR equivalency

Provisional: bachelor’s + 27 grad hours & active pursuit of master/doctorate

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
• 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, 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.
• When applicable, 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:

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. May require arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard or other office equipment. Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize alphanumeric characters. Requires good hearing and well-developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Considerable time is spent doing work on a computer.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Master’s degree in Religious Studies or related field, 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.

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:

Posting Number: 0601275‑NC

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 07/29/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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
• * 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