Biology Instructor

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Position Information Posting Number: 260071 Job Title: Instructor Pool - Cell Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology Applicant Notification Department Information LCC's Science Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty with a passion for teaching and content expertise in Cell Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. The initial focus of teaching responsibilities will be in BI 112, Cell Biology for Health Occupations, which is the prerequisite to the 3-course Human Anatomy and Physiology series (BI 231, 232, and 233). 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. Classes may include 100-level Cell Biology and 200-level Anatomy & Physiology, depending on department needs. 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. Search Information First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be monthly through the academic year 2026-2027. Lane Community College retains the right to modify or change this information based on department, college, and student needs. 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 one section of the application. Unofficial or Official 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 Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/Wage Range: 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. Grant Statement: Working Schedule: Classes as assigned by the SME 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: Term by Term Quicklink for Posting: Posting Text Posting Date: 08/27/2026 Closing Date: 08/31/2027 Applicant Pool: Academic Year Open Until Filled: No Required Qualifications Required Education: Master's degree in biology or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. 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. LCC follows state guidelines to provide an alternative qualification process. Applicants who believe they are alternatively qualified are encouraged to describe how they are alternatively qualified for the position by including a description of experience, training, and education, or alternative qualifications in the Cover Letter. See additional Cover Letter instructions below, in the Applicant Instructions, Required Documents description. Required Experience: Licensure or Certification Requirements 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 Preferred Experience Teaching experience with community college student populations. Experience in online/distance learning. Experience using inclusive classroom practices. Language Statement We welcome all applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual/Multicultural 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 welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. 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 100-level Cell Biology and/or 200-level Anatomy & Physiology 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 Instruction Effectively teach Cell Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology courses as assigned Engage in collaborative curriculum development and revisions with colleagues 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 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 the Center for Accessible Resources; 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. 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: Lane Vision, Mission, Values Physical Demands/Working Environment Work safely in classroom and laboratory settings; may be exposed to hazardous conditions. 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 be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform computer work in the form of word processing, data entry, spreadsheet work, and web-based research for more than six (6) hours a day. Work involves concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of teaching Cell Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology to general lower-division college populations Knowledge generally and specifically with common student learning difficulties, current advances in teaching methods, and appropriate uses of technology in teaching Ability to integrate these elements into curricula and teaching to effectively engage students in learning Ability to manage a classroom and teach using a learning management system (e.g., Canvas) and online resources; effective classroom presentation and speaking skills Ability to design and use classroom assessment techniques and assessments of student learning to improve the learning environment, challenge and engage students, and allow them to advance their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways Ability to coordinate curricula and laboratory activities with other part-time and full-time faculty Ability to follow and collectively improve established curricula aimed and teach to course learning aims and objectives Ability to collaborate with peers and support staff in departmental, campus or community projects Knowledge of and ability to advance one's knowledge of effective pedagogies Ability to adhere to college and contractual obligations 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 Expected Competencies Analytical Thinking Building Relationships Change Advocate Teamwork Service Mindset Process Improvement Innovation Supervision and Leadership Strategic Project Management Knowledge of instructional design and delivery Applicant Instructions 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 Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Curriculum Vitae - 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. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below. Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Zack Roush in Human Resources: View email address on click.appcast.io; fax View phone number on click.appcast.io. Questions? For assistance with the online application call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For position questions contact Lesley Stine, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. How to monitor your application Enter View email address on click.appcast.io into your safe sending list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Be sure to check your spam mail. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm on the closing date. Transcript Instructions Transcripts are Requested In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided. International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here. Attach under "Optional Document", email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Science Dept. Posting #260071 Attn: Lesley Stine 4000 E 30th Ave Building 16/166 Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Official transcripts will be required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position. Union Association LCC Education Association (Faculty) #J-18808-Ljbffr