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.
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Position Information:
Posting Number: |
250093 |
Job Title: |
Instructor Pool - Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist |
Applicant Notification: |
Department Information
Our Health Professions, Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Division is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Physical Education.
- 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 2025-2026. 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.
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Location: |
Main Campus |
Classification: |
Part-time Faculty |
Position Type: |
Contracted Part-Time Faculty |
Anticipated Start Date: |
Upon hire, based on department need. |
Salary/Wage: |
Hourly |
Salary/Wage Range: |
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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.
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Grant Statement: |
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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: |
See working schedule. |
Quicklink for Posting: |
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13335 |
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date: |
08/07/2025 |
Closing Date: |
06/30/2026 |
Applicant Pool: |
Academic Year |
Open Until Filled: |
No |
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: |
Associate's in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Fitness Management or related field, from a regionally accredited institution. |
Required Experience: |
One (1) year or college or adult-level teaching within the last five (5) years. |
Licensure or Certification Requirements |
- Current CPR (American Red Cross or American Heart Assoc.).
- Must have ACSM, ACE, NASM or NSCA Certification. If not, must be eligible and willing to complete the American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification within one (1) year of hire.
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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.
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Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education |
Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Fitness Management or related field, from a regionally accredited institution. |
Preferred Experience |
- Experience teaching fitness with an emphasis in strength and conditioning training at the post-secondary level or the equivalent education and/or experience.
- Two years experience teaching content-type courses at the post-secondary level or the equivalent education and/or experience.
- Online teaching experience.
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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: |
The Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist Program faculty are dedicated to providing high-quality, student-centered, innovative instruction to a diverse student population. Practical, hands-on experience is highlighted and students are prepared upon graduation to either enter the workforce or continue on to a four-year university.
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.
Potential courses that may be taught by this position may include (but are not limited to) Strength Training & Conditioning Instruction, Mental Dynamics of Sport & Exercise, Applied Anatomy Kinesiology, Injury Prevention & Management, Applied Exercise Physiology, Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription - Field Techniques, and Career Preparation. |
Essential Functions: |
Support student learning through activities that include:
- Provide innovative, effective, and engaging classroom instruction for students in Lane's Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist Program.
- 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
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Supervision Statement: |
Reports to the Division Dean of Health Professions, Health, Physical Education, and Athletics, 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
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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 safely.
This position may work with individuals who may be in crisis, have difficulty tracking, or in need of mental health support. May be exposed to contagious health diseases. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds with or without assistance. Motor coordination, climbing and balancing are required for safe transport of patients and equipment. On-going stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling may be required. |
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: |
Knowledge 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.
- Instructional design, delivery and learning theory.
- Fitness assessment protocols and procedures, exercise prescription principles, and relevant research in the field; anatomy and physiology; various injury prevention and management techniques that fit within the scope of practice of fitness professionals, ACSM and ACE exercise testing and prescription guidelines, operation of various exercise science laboratory equipment; data collection and interpretation; knowledge of group exercise leadership techniques.
- Distance learning instruction, and its applications in teaching
Skills in:
- Supervision, leadership, and building professional working relationships.
- Strategic project management, analytical thinking, and creative problem solving.
- Collaborative teamwork, process improvements, and innovation.
- Developing curricula and implementing teaching strategies that engage students in learning, enhance students' success and encourage students' interest and continued study
- Designing and using classroom assessment methods to modify courses, improve learning, challenge students, and allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities
- Maintaining records of student progress and providing feedback for students regarding their performance
- Developing multicultural and diversity-based curricula
- Imparting a working knowledge of the application of nutrition information to food choices
Ability to:
- Manage a classroom and teach using a Learning Management System (e.g. Moodle); effective classroom presentation and speaking skills; participate in shared governance and collaborate with peers in departmental, campus or community projects.
- Make effective use of current web technology and computer application programs.
- Keep professionally current by participating in in-service and other activities. Participate as a member of an active department where innovations are encouraged.
- Demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of the students, staff and public.
- Develop and infuse curriculum with materials that reflect diverse and varied perspectives
- Refer students appropriately who may be having difficulties in academic and/or personal areas
- Express ideas through clear and precise writing, develop effective written materials for the classroom, and verbally communicate in a clear and effective manner
- Engage in positive collaboration with peers
- 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
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
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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 (5) years, if applicable.
- Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.
- Certifications/Licenses: Use available additional fields to attach 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, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@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: shawe@lanecc.edu, 541-463-7723
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. |
Transcript Instructions: |
Transcripts/Certifications are Required
In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.
Attach under 'Optional', fax, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Health Professions
#250093 Attn: Emily Shaw
Building 30 / Rm 108
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Email: shawe@lanecc.edu
Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position. |
Union Association: |
LCC Education Association (Faculty) |
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