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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 DocumentsOnline 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 or official transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.Licenses and Certifications - 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, 541-463-3196
Questions?For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586For position questions contact Michelle Cummins at cumminsm@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5752
How to monitor your applicationEnter 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. 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, Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential. Position Information:

Posting Number: 240191 Job Title: Instructor Pool - Dental Hygiene Applicant Notification: Department Information

Our Health Professions Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Dental Hygiene. 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. Selected candidates will be clinical instructors. Restorative experience preferred.

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First review date of applications may be as early as January 30, 2025. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane retains the right to modify or change this information based on department, college and student needs. 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 one section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Location: Main Campus, Dental Clinic Classification: Part-time 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: Evening and weekend hours may be required. Term by Term assignment. Continuation of work is based on department need. Classes as assigned by 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: Positions are for fall, winter and/or spring term assignments. Current openings are for clinical instruction assignments Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13039 POSTING TEXT

Posting Date: 12/09/2024 Closing Date: 06/30/2025 Applicant Pool: Academic Year Open Until Filled: No Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: Licensed graduate of an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program

ANDBachelor’s Degree Required Experience: Recent [within the last three (3) years] work with patients/clients in a dental hygiene setting and/or academic/clinical teaching experience in dental hygiene. Licensure or Certification Requirements Must be eligible for Licensure for Dental Hygiene in Oregon. Nitrous-oxide sedation permit and local anesthesia endorsement. Oregon certifications in expanded practice dental hygiene permit. Current AHA BLS for healthcare providers. 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 Masters degree. Dental hygiene restorative functions endorsement. Preferred Experience Evidence of professional development in dental hygiene. Experience with distance learning or with online learning management systems 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: To provide instruction in dental hygiene interventions. 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 teacher of record and facilitator of learning. Essential Functions: Division Functions
Provide instruction in Dental Hygiene courses and other Health Professions courses as necessary

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 created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws. 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: Lane Vision, Mission, Values 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. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 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:
Current dental hygiene science, practice and instructional development. Methods and uses of technology in education and the ability to integrate these elements into the curriculum and teaching methods. Distance learning instruction and application to dental hygiene education. Formal and informal preparation in teaching and learning strategies. Knowledge of the differences of learning styles and current advances in teaching methods.
Skills in:
Implementation of teaching strategies that engage and support students learning, enhance success, and encourage interest and continued research or study. Provision of instrumentation education for periodontal debridement. Use of assessment methods to modify courses, improve learning, challenge students and allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. Maintenance of records of student progress and providing feedback to students regarding their performance. Provision of a supportive learning-centered environment for students with diverse learning styles. Use of verbal and written skills to communicate with students, peers, administration, and community patient sources to support distance learning dental hygiene instruction, and clinical education. Use of electronic dental records, digital radiography, and electronic patient records management. Computers and word processing.
Ability to:
Infuse the curriculum with materials that reflect state-of-the-art clinical practice, evidence-based dental literature and procedures, and varied perspectives. Express ideas through clear concise written and verbal communication. Effectively work with students and dental patients from diverse backgrounds. Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff. Consistently and frequently maintain communication with faculty teams for calibration of instruction. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Manage time effectively. Analyze and problems solve. Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports. 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. 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 or official transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below. Licenses and Certifications – 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, 541-463-3196
Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Michelle Cummins at cumminsm@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5752
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. Transcript Instructions: Transcripts and Certifications/Licenses are Required

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

Attach under “Optional Document”, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community CollegeHealth Professions
Attn: Michelle Cummins4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97405
Email: cumminsm@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: 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. Union Association: LCC Education Association (Faculty) Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you familiar with current computer technology which supports online teaching tools and dental office software including the use of word processing programs, spread sheet database use, email programs and presentation software? Yes No * Lane Community College honors diversity in the workplace: "We welcome, value and promote diversity among staff, students and our community. We cultivate a respectful, inclusive and accessible working and learning environment." ____Briefly describe a work situation or experience that applies to one or both of these statements. (1200 characters maximum)

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Hiring Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Transcripts #1 Transcripts #2 Transcripts #3 Certification(s) or License(s) Additional Document