Lane Community College is hiring: Instructor Pool Music Individual Lessons in

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 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.

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.

Additional Documents and Letters of Recommendation are not accepted.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586

• 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.

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.

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.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 250066

Job Title:

The Performing Arts department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty for MUP (Individual Music Lessons) instructorsstarting Fall 2025.

• 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.

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs, but could be as early as ten (10) business days from the posting date.
• Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

• 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: Main Campus

Classification:

Classification: Part-time Faculty

Position Type:

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date:

Anticipated Start Date: 09/29/25 or Upon Hire.

Salary/Wage: Hourly

• Individual Lesson Instructors are paid $500/term per student to provide each registered student ten 50-minute lessons during the term and complete other responsibilities of the position.
  
  Instructors are paid for all ten lessons, regardless of the students’ attendance.
  
  Instructors are not guaranteed an assignment every term.
• 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.

Times and dates of lessons are to be arranged by mutual consent between the student and instructor.

Lessons are offered to students all 4 terms of the academic year.

It is preferred that lessons be held on the LCC campus.

Master’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education with high-level training on instrument or voice.

All degrees and course work must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Bachelor’s in Music and Professional equivalency will be considered.

Required Experience:

• One year teaching individual/group lessons or ensemble performance at the high school or college level.
  
  Experience should be within the last 7 years.
• High-level solo proficiency on appropriate instrument or voice demonstrated through peer review.

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

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

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:

The Performing Arts Department at Lane Community College requires all music majors to enroll in individual lessons ( MUP ) each term for a total of six (6) courses.

These students must work with a qualified Individual Lesson instructor commensurate with their needs and abilities in their primary instrument/voice.

All MUP courses are one-credit courses regardless of level and each course consists of ten 50-minute individual lessons.

All incoming students will begin at MUP 100, non-major level.

The ultimate goal is to attain 200-level courses by successfully completing level-up juries.

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 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
• 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

• 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

• 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

Faculty report to the Senior Instructional Dean of Arts, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college: Lane Community College 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.

This position may work with individuals who may be in crisis, have difficulty tracking, or in need of mental health support.

Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to:

• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Understanding of time management;
• Well rounded leadership skills.
• Analyze and problems solve.
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.
• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.
• Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.
• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Supervision and Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Additional Documents and Letters of Recommendation are not accepted.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586

• 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.

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

Arts Dept.

Posting 250066 Attn: Art Dept.

Building 10

• Official transcripts will be required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
• International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent.
  
  For more details, click here .

Union Association: LCC Education Association (Faculty)

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Based on your multicultural experience how will you contribute to encouraging the retention of diverse students and coworkers.
  
  (1200 characters maximum)

  (Open Ended Question)

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