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

Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Overview

Posting Number: 250080 • Job Title: Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology • Location: Main Campus, Eugene, Oregon • Classification: Part-time Faculty • Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty • Anticipated Start Date: As Needed, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 • Salary/Wage: Hourly

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and administer Fabrication and Welding curricula to include instruction in varied learning environments, such as in-person, online, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Operate, maintain, and apply manual skills with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, PAC, and OAC equipment.
• 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 the 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 toward success.
• Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback.
• Provide timely response to student inquiries.
• Ensure that all materials created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws.
• 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

Reports to the Senior Instructional Dean of the Business, Technology, and Trades Division; and performs 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

Coordinate fine and gross motor movements. Coordinate hand/eye movements. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs. This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric tasks for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance as needed. Work safely.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Knowledge of & Skill in

• 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.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Show well-rounded leadership skills.
• Show computer skills, including word processing.
• Analyze and problems 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.

Required Documents

• 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, see instructions below.

If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970

Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586

How to monitor your application

• Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Posting closes at 9 PM on the closing date.

AA/EEO 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.

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

• Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 250080

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology

Union Association

Union Association: LCC Education Association (Faculty)

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please explain how your education and experience meet the job duties? (Open Ended Question)
• * Explain how diversity and multicultural experience has played a role in your education and/or career. (Open Ended Question)