Instructor Pool - Spanish - Job at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR

Instructor Pool - Spanish

Eugene, OR

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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.
Veterans Statement	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, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240010
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Spanish
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Language Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Spanish. 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 Spring 2024 and beyond. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon. 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. In order to remain in the pool, year to year, you must reapply after July 1 each year. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Quarterly based on Academic Term dates
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 Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty. Continuation of position is contingent upon available assignments and budget.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	As determined by division
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12465

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	02/15/2024
Closing Date:	06/30/2024
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	MA in Spanish or a closely related field (Second Language Teaching/Acquisition, Romance Languages, Comparative Literature, Interdisciplinary Studies with Spanish as a major area of study) from a regionally accredited institution. ACTFL Professional or Superior level fluency in Spanish and English.
Required Experience:	One (1) or more years of full-time teaching (or part-time equivalent) at the beginning and intermediate levels of Spanish within the past five (5) years.
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	Twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter graduate hours in Spanish.
Preferred Experience	Experience in cross-cultural settings and with multicultural groups.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual 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, 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 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 to students taking first and second-year Spanish college-level transfer courses. This may also include online courses.
Essential Functions:	Essential Functions Teach first and/or second year college level transfer Spanish language courses in a program that utilizes a communicative-cognitive approach to second language acquisition. Work collaboratively to deliver Spanish language instruction in the classroom and in the lab. Write Spanish and English at an advanced level of proficiency and speak fluently in both languages. Integrate diverse aspects of Spanish/US Latino/Latin American cultures into language teaching. Work individually with students during office hours and in other settings to help with course content questions relating to Spanish program options and choices. Adapt the use of Spanish language and classroom materials to the appropriate level of instruction. Assess language proficiencies. Teach in a learning environment which puts students first; teach students of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to: students of color, working students, bilingual students, international students, students from different cultures, and students with disabilities. 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 teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours. 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 Expect to make use of the Learning Management System (LMS) to publish and update content, post grades and promote student engagement among students with course content. Use multiple modes of communication tools including online publishing, audio, and video tools. Be present within the online course to interact with students, help guide asynchronous discussions and provide opportunities for students' voices to be heard within the online course. 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 Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours. Ensure that all materials created are accessible and meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines. Use current best practices and pedagogies for teaching online including the application of online course quality frameworks for clearly providing course learning objectives to students, while consistently setting clear weekly and term-long expectations for work and assessment. 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 Statement:	Faculty report to a Department or 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:	This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. 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 seven (7) hours a day. Employees in this position may work with individuals who demonstrate inappropriate or abusive behavior. Work involves concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Broad knowledge of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino and Latin American cultures. An understanding of the theoretical elements of instructed second language learning among adults and the ability to implement appropriate pedagogy and create effective learning situations. The ability to engage students in learning through a range of approaches and methods, understanding that community college students have diverse backgrounds, diverse literate orientations and academic preparation, and varying language skills and life experiences. Knowledge of differences among learning styles and ability to adapt instruction and curriculum to address such differences. An understanding of language testing and ability to assess proficiency at all levels, from entry to exit. Ability to develop and work with assessment goals at the student, course and program levels. 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, delivery and learning theory
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 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. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Zack Roush in Human Resources: roushz@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586. For position questions contact Dean Russ Pierson at (541) 463-4805. 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 9pm on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: (Official transcripts sent by e-mail from universities and colleges will only be accepted with the official university cover letter attached, and when sent from a university mailbox.) Arts and Humanities Lane Community College Attn: Tammy Cook Center Building/457 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405 (541) 463-4162 fax Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:	College Information The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce. Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities. History Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College. One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)

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 women, minority, veteran and disabled candidates.

Job Summary

Company

Lane Community College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

1 year