Lane Community College is hiring: Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technolo

Overview

Posting Details

AA/EOO Statement: Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities. 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: 250080

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology

Location: Main Campus

Classification: Part-time Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: As Needed, Fall (September 2025), Winter (January 2026), or Spring (April 2026)

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.

Posting Text: Posting Date: 07/30/2025 | Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Applicant Pool: Academic Year | Open Until Filled: No

Responsibilities

• 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 2025-2026. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
• Grant Statement: 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
• Search Information: 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 (Certifications if applicable) are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.

Location and Schedule

Location: Main Campus

Anticipated Start Date: As Needed, Fall 2025; Winter 2026; Spring 2026

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Formal training in Fabrication and Welding including course work, on-the-job training and/or higher education.

• One (1) year of industrial experience in fabrication and welding

OR

• One (1) year of formal training and experience in operation, maintenance, and manual skills associated with wire drive welding

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.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fabrication/Welding.
• Industry credentials such as AWS Certified Welder, CWI, NCCER, SENSE, API, and/or ASME.

Experience

• Prior teaching or industrial training experience.
• Fabrication/Welding management experience.
• Proficiency with welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, OAC.
• Proficiency in teaching at the community college level.
• Experience with distance education/web teaching modalities is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Innovation
• Supervision and Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory

• The differences among learning styles, current advances in teaching methods and uses of technology in education, and the ability to integrate these elements into curricula and teaching methods.
• Effective teaching methods and knowledge related to a broad range of metal Fabrication and Welding technologies including machine operation (manual and CNC programming), maintenance, and manual welding skills.
• Teaching individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs.

Ability to

• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff.
• Communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Manage time effectively.
• Show well-rounded leadership skills.
• Show computer skills, including word processing.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.
• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.
• Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
• Manage and facilitate communications between Division Dean, support staff, and full and part-time faculty.

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.
• Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.

Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

• Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
• Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Transcripts and/or Certifications - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.

Additional Instructions

• If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
• Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586; for position questions contact Wendy Milbrat, milbratw@lanecc.edu.
• How to monitor your application: Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into Safe Senders; visit your Employment Opportunities account to check status.
• Posting closes at 9 PM on the closing date.
• Transcript Instructions: Transcripts and/or Certifications are required. Unofficial or official transcripts must be provided.

Contact and Submission Details

Attach under "Optional Document" or send to Lane Community College: Posting #250080 / Attn: Wendy Milbrat, Building #33/ Office 115, 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405

Email: milbratw@lanecc.edu | Phone: 541-463-5710 | Fax: 541-463-3970

Note: Official transcripts will be required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate. International degrees require a foreign degree evaluation for US equivalency.

Union

Union Association: LCC Education Association (Faculty)