Instructor Pool: English as a Second Language

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, [email protected], 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Posting Number: 240092 Job Title: Instructor Pool: English as a Second Language Applicant Notification:

Department Information

Lane’s ESL Department is seeking candidates for the part-time pool for the 2023-24 academic year to provide quality instruction and service to a Lane’s international and resident ESL student population.

• 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 downtown campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
• 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 or official Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.

Location: Downtown Center1, Main Campus, Downtown Center, Cottage Grove Classification: Part-time Faculty Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty Anticipated Start Date: September 19, 2024 or 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:

Courses 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: 174.5 Day (Academic Year) Annual Schedule Details: Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12678 Posting Date: 07/18/2024 Closing Date: 12/20/2024 Applicant Pool: Term Pool Open Until Filled: No Required Education:

• Master’s degree in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching Studies, or English language acquisition.

OR

• Master’s degree in Education, Linguistics, or Adult Education and Training from an accredited college or university AND Graduate coursework (8+ credits) or a rigorous (180+ hours) university-affiliated, Certificate/Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers in a classroom environment at the postsecondary level is required (or part-time assignments that together equal two (2) 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 Education

Preferred Experience

• Experience meeting the needs of students with goals ranging from basic life-skill building to academic preparation.
• Experience with VESL/Contextualized/IET English language instruction.
• Experience in Literacy instruction for English Language Learners.
• Experience in online, remote, and/or hyflex instruction for English language learners at all levels of language proficiency.

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 in listening, speaking, reading, writing, college and career readiness, digital literacy, and study skills at a variety of levels to non-native English speakers (resident and international students) from diverse backgrounds and levels ranging from beginning to advanced English language learners.

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 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.

Division Functions

• Prepare and teach English as a Second Language courses at a variety of levels and in a variety of ESL skills.
• Work with students (resident and international) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities to fulfill students’ academic and life goals.
• Keep professionally current in the field of ESL and adult education through ongoing professional study and college in-service opportunities, including development of knowledge, skills and abilities in integrating Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness (OACCRS) and Oregon English Language Proficiency (OELPS) Standards into planning and instruction.
• Completion of ongoing Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness (OACCRS), Oregon English Language Proficiency (OELPS) Standards, and CASAS Exam Administration trainings are required.

Supervision Statement:

Reports to the Division Dean overseeing the ESL Department, 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:

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 work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to:

• Use assessment results to design and adjust instruction to meet learners’ needs.
• Work with culturally and socioeconomically diverse students in group settings.
• Work with colleagues in teams that contribute to program, division, and college goals.
• Use methods and materials appropriate for adult learners.
• Integrate and apply Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness (OACCRS) and Oregon English Language Proficiency (OELPS) Standards concepts into teaching.
• Apply current second language acquisition theories.
• Design and deliver instruction for students with a wide range of backgrounds and goals.
• Plan and monitor instruction for adults with limited literacy and limited educational background.
• Design lessons with integrated skills in multi-level classrooms.
• Integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Use technology in support of instruction.
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic goals.

Expected Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Innovation
• 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

1. Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
2. 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.
3. Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
4. Transcripts – Unofficial or official 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: [email protected]; fax 541-463-3970.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586.
• For position questions contact Anna Gates-Tapia [email protected].

How to monitor your application

1. Enter [email protected] into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
2. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.

Transcript Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.

Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College

English as a Second Language Department

Attn: Anna Gates Tapia

Bldg. 11-245B

4000 East 30th Ave.

Eugene OR 97405

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 541-463-5515

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)

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