Instructor Pool - Visual Arts

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Instructor Pool - Visual Arts

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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

1. Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – 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.
3. Cover Letter – Clearly detail how you meet the qualifications for the position or are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or other qualifications.
4. Portfolio – Up to five (5) examples of professional work from the past five (5) years AND up to five (5) examples of student work.
   • Instructions:
     • Label each image/sample.
     • An information page is required including image/sample identifiers.
     • Attach images under “Portfolio”, “Portfolio 2”, etc.
     • Each field holds 9 MB of data. Combine images as needed to have enough space for your submission.
     • In lieu of separate images, a single portfolio document or document linking to your website/online portfolio featuring the same criteria is acceptable.
5. 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 Human Resources at Lane Community College. Zack Roush, [email protected], 541-463-3970.
Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586.
• For position questions contact Ellen Osterkamp, [email protected]

How to monitor your application

1. Enter [email protected] into your safe sending list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Be sure to check your spam mail.
2. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm on closing date.

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Veteran, and Disability employer committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented or underserved in higher education and employment.
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, [email protected], 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	260086
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Visual Arts
Applicant Notification:	Division Information The Division of the Arts is seeking to hire multiple skilled Part-Time educators with a passion for teaching and content expertise in 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and/or Art History. Courses may include Drawing, Basic Design, Color Theory, Painting, 3D Design, Introduction to Sculpture, Wood Sculpture, Metal Sculpture, Stone Sculpture, Ceramics, and Art History. 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 2026-2027. 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 are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	PT 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 Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty. Faculty schedule and hours determined by division, department, staff and student needs, and may fall outside of normal business working hours and days.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13677

Posting Text

Posting Date:	09/18/2026
Closing Date:	06/27/2027
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required Qualifications

Required Education:	2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Arts: Candidates with a Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts Degree in Studio Art, Digital Art, or Art and Technology, including at least thirty (30) quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in foundational two- or three-dimensional art from a regionally accredited institution. Art History: Master’s degree in Art History or a closely related field with graduate credits in Art History from a regionally accredited institution. LCC follows state guidelines to provide an alternative qualification process. Applicants who believe they are alternatively qualified are encouraged to describe their qualifications in the Cover Letter. See additional Cover Letter instructions below, in the Applicant Instructions, Required Documents description. 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.
Required Experience:	One (1) year of college-level teaching.
Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Language 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:
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	We welcome applicants who bring a wide variety of perspectives, backgrounds, linguistic identities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage candidates from groups historically and currently underrepresented and underestimated in higher education to apply, knowing that diverse voices enrich our collective understanding, strengthen our community, and embody the culture of belonging we strive to build. Visit here for more information.
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 in your Cover Letter 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: 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 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.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works in varied environments. May be exposed to usual office, industry, education, and commercial working conditions that include noises, interruptions, equipment, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. May perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of and ability to support the college mission, vision, values, and strategic directions in daily work. Knowledge of and skill in developing competency-based curricula. Demonstrated ability to continually maintain individual current knowledge and skills in related fields, business, and industry, to stay informed about changes in the workplace as well as changes in the skills required of students entering the labor force and subsequent educational opportunities, and to continually update individual skills in a wide variety of computer software applications and other high tech skills to maintain a cutting-edge profile. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, effective written and verbal communication and the ability to teach these skills to students. Must demonstrate the ability to advocate for and teach students from diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, students of color, working students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, bilingual students, international students, students from multiple cultures and of varying ages, and students living with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team on a variety of teaching and administrative matters. Knowledge of and ability to use sustainable practices in all work assignments. 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 (CV) – 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 detail how you meet the qualifications for the position or are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or other qualifications. Portfolio – Up to five (5) examples of professional work from the past five (5) years AND up to five (5) examples of student work. Instructions: Label each image/sample. An information page is required including image/sample identifiers. Attach images under “Portfolio”, “Portfolio 2”, etc. Each field holds 9 MB of data. Combine images as needed to have enough space for your submission. In lieu of separate images, a single portfolio document or document linking to your website/online portfolio featuring the same criteria is acceptable. 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 Human Resources at Lane Community College. Zack Roush, [email protected], 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586. For position questions contact Ellen Osterkamp, [email protected] How to monitor your application Enter [email protected] 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 closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are Required 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 CollegeArts DepartmentPosting #260086 Attn: Ellen Osterkamp4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405 Email: [email protected] Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from the accepted offer if you are the selected candidate for the position.
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)

Posting Supplemental Questions

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1. * What is your approach to ensuring students who represent a variety of differences, such as cultures, religions, ethnicities, veteran status, intellectual or physical disabilities, socioeconomic factors, second-language speakers, various gender expressions, are treated respectfully and inclusively in and outside of the classroom? (1200 characters, including spaces)

   (Open Ended Question)

Hiring Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Portfolio/Work Sample

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Transcripts #1
3. Transcripts #2
4. Transcripts #3
5. Portfolio2
6. Portfolio3