Part-Time Physical Sciences Instructional Specialist
Job Description
Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
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:
230154
Job Title:
Part-Time Physical Sciences Instructional Specialist
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
Our Science Department is seeking to hire a Part-Time hourly Physical Sciences Lab Instructional Specialist.
Application Information
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.
Location:
Main Campus
Classification:
Instructional Specialist
Position Type:
Hourly Part-Time Classified
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
$17.22 - $25.26 per hour (Classified Hourly Salary Level 8
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
- Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:
Variable work hours based upon department needs; Mornings, evenings and weekends may be required.
Schedule may vary with hours increasing up to 40 hrs a week during peak periods, but limited to 1039 hours in any 12-month period.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
12/08/2023
Closing Date:
01/08/2024
Applicant Pool:
No
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
- Two (2) years of post-secondary education with course work in geology, other earth sciences, and/or environmental sciences at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Required Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting as a lab technician or assistant.
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
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science from a regionally accredited institution, with additional studies in earth and environmental sciences is desirable.
- Physical science coursework including significant field work.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in an earth science, geology, or environmental science laboratory setting, supporting such work in an academic or industrial setting where substantial training occurs.
- Experience in an academic laboratory with progressively increasing responsibility for laboratory preparation.
- Experience as a teaching assistant or tutor in science lab classes.
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:
This position fills the need of a Physical Science Instructional Specialist, who is responsible for providing specialized instructional support to Geology, Physics, and Earth and Environmental Science faculty. The Physical Science Instructional Support Specialist also provides training and supervision to student assistants and supports the Physical Science stockroom/lab, rock and mineral, and map collections used for instruction.
Essential Functions
- Monitor and coordinate laboratory schedules for Physical Science classes.
- Prepare necessary laboratory materials, equipment and supplies for student classes and lab activities.
- Provide instruction to student workers in proper use, safe handling, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment, materials and supplies.
- Supervise student workers in laboratory preparation procedures and protocols.
- Coordinate chemical spill response and neutralize and transfer waste in accordance with Safety Data Sheet.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on annual Science Undergraduate Research symposium.
- Support student research projects both in and outside of the lab.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and members of the community to develop and present Science outreach activities.
- Update laboratory procedures and protocols when needed.
- Attend to correspondence with faculty and peers regarding lab activities.
- Monitor time sheets and safety training for student workers.
- 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.
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. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, 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.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Physical Science Laboratory Coordinator, and evaluated by the Division Dean. Work is performed independently using specialized experience and training. Work is reviewed for the quality and efficiency of tasks.
This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities and train student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees.
This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities and train student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Work Safely, including following college and division rules, procedures, and Chemical Hygiene Plan assigned trainings; follow OHSA guidelines in support of the Laboratory Standard.
- This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be 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 in crisis.
- Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a general basis, and rarely up to fifty (50) pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- General knowledge of geology, physics, and earth an environmental sciences.
- Knowledge of general laboratory techniques and procedures, safe laboratory practices, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Nature of hazardous materials, proper handling, use of PPE, understanding of Safety Data Sheets, hazard assessments and proper disposal methods to be in compliance with state and federal regulations including OSHA and DEQ.
- Academic laboratory requirements in the content area and skill in applying principles and practices appropriate to that area.
- Implementing appropriate curriculum activities and materials.
- Current developments and research in the area of specialization.
- Department’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
- Appropriate science equipment and supplies needed for lab experiences.
Skills in:
- Working with precision and scientific equipment.
- Science equipment maintenance and knowledge.
- Operating automated instructional and office systems.
- Training and monitoring performance of staff.
Ability to:
- Effectively work with a wide variety of staff and students.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Understand science literature and reference texts.
- Read, understand and interpret federal and state regulations.
- Effectively direct and coordinate the activities of student assistants and volunteers.
- Organize tasks and work independently.
- Keep accurate records.
- Work safely.
- Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:
Application 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:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume/CV – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – 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, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 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
- For position questions contact Jessica Hopkins, hopkinsj@lanecc.edu.
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.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST 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:
Lane Community College
Science Dept.
Posting #230154 Attn: Julie Skidgel
Building 16 / Rm 166
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Eugene, OR 97405
Email: skidgeljl@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Division
The Science Department supports instruction in six areas: Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Physics and Astronomy. Further information may be found online at http://www.lanecc.edu/science/.
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.
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).
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 Employees Federation (Classified)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Part 1: Highlight your multicultural experience. Part 2: Discuss what you will do to support students who are English as a Second Language speakers and others who may experience barriers to success as a student. Be specific. (1300 characters maximum, spaces included)
(Open Ended Question)
- * What training, education, or certifications do you have that would enable you to meet the requirements of the job?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your work experience in laboratory settings.
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
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