What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology position at Lane Community College?

Posting Details

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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.

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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, 541-463-3196
Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240104
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Fabrication/Welding Technology
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Business, Technology, and Trades Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Fabrication and Welding Technology. 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 2024-2025. 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. 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:	Main Campus
Classification:	Part-time Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	As Needed, Fall (September 2024), Winter (January 2025), or Spring (April 2025)
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.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	If other - see working schedule.
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12717

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	07/30/2024
Closing Date:	06/27/2025
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Formal training in Fabrication and Welding including course work, on-the-job training and/or higher education.
Required Experience:	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
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	Bachelor's Degree in Fabrication/Welding. Possess industry credentials i.e. American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder, CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), NCCER, SENSE, API, and/or ASME.
Preferred Experience	Prior teaching or industrial training experience. Fabrication/Welding management experience. Proficiency with the following specific welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, OAC. Proficiency in teaching at the community college level. Experience with distance education/web teaching modalities is desirable.
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, 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 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:	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:	Support student learning through activities that include: Plan, write, and administer Fabrication and Welding curricula to include instruction in varied learning environments, such as in-person, online, remote, and hybrid formats. Blueprint reading. Welder qualification (certification). Operation, maintenance, and manual skills associated with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, PAC, and OAC equipment. Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes. 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-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 toward 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:	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. Work may be overseen by a lead faculty member.
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, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. 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:	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 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. Communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Manage time effectively. Show well-rounded leadership skills. Communicate effectively. 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.
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 Curriculum Vitae (CV)/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, 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 541-463-5586 For position questions, contact Wendy Milbrat, milbratw@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5710 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.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts and/or Certifications are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial or, official transcripts must be provided. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Dept. Advanced Technology Attn: Wendy Milbrat Bldg #15 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405 Fax: 541-463-3951 Phone: 541-463-5380 Email: milbratw@lanecc.edu Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:	Department Information Advanced Technology mission is: Preparing individuals for the rapidly changing demands of "high tech" industries. Advanced Technology provides cutting-edge technical training for professional trades careers. Every Advanced Technology program works with LaneCC Cooperative Education to offer hands-on experience in a relevant industry, business, or government agency. Every Advanced Technology program offers "hands-on" experience in business, industry, and government agencies through Cooperative Education. Two-year associate of applied science degrees and/or two-year certificates of completion, and/or one-year certificates of completion are offered in these programs. For more information about the Fabrication/Welding Department. 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 160,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 60,000 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 the 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)

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