Lane Community College

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, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Posting Number: 240188 Job Title: Instructor Pool - Individual Music Lessons Applicant Notification:

The Performing Arts department is seeking to expand its pool for MUP (Individual Music Lessons) instructors in Bassoon starting Winter 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 2024-2025. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College’s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information

• 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.

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: Main Campus Classification: Part-time Faculty Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2025 or Upon Hire. Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/Wage Range: 500.00 per student per term Salary/Compensation Statement:

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.

Grant Statement: Working Schedule:

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.

FLSA: Exempt Position Status: Temporary Full/Part: Part-Time Annual Schedule: Other Annual Schedule Details: Term by term based on student needs Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13033 Posting Date: 12/09/2024 Closing Date: 06/30/2025 Applicant Pool: Academic Year Open Until Filled: No Required Education:

Master’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Experience:

• One (1) year teaching individual/group lessons or ensemble performance at the high school or college level. Experience should be within the last seven (7) years.
• High-level solo proficiency on appropriate instrument or voice demonstrated through peer review.

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 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 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:

• Provide ten 50-minute individual private lessons beginning the second week of the term.
• Coordinate the end-of-term jury during final exam week with the MUP Coordinator (department music faculty). The department music faculty will supervise and coordinate recital hours and end-of-term juries and assessments. Your presence is requested at your student’s jury. Juries are required for students to progress above the MUP 100 level.
• Coordinate performance classes with the MUP Coordinator.
• Oversee students’ preparation for admission auditions, rehearsal with accompanist, stage manner, and anything pertaining to presentation of performance.
• At the end of term, submit an Individual Lesson Course Full Report for each student above MUP 100 level and an Individual Lesson Course Summary for MUP 100 level.
• Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, syllabi, and/or other documentation.
• Comply with College policies and procedures, including accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, etc.
• 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, 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 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. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of & Skill in:

• Extensive skill in the instrument/voice you are applying to teach
• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocacy
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Innovation
• Supervision & Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• instructional design, delivery and learning theory
• Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively (verbal/written) with students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work collaboratively in an academic environment.
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports
• 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

1. Online Application – complete in entirety and submitted online please include at least three (3) work related references.
2. Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments.
3. Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
4. Transcripts – Unofficial 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 Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970.

Questions?

For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586.

For position questions contact the department, rhayc@lanecc.edu

How to monitor your application

1. Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu 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:

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

Division of the Arts

Attn: Cas Rhay

Building 11 / Rm 101

4000 E 30th Ave

Eugene, OR 97405

Email: rhayc@lanecc.edu

Official transcripts will be 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 Community College partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane Community College is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History

Lane Community College 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 Community College 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 at Lane Community College is living in the area. Lane Community college’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 comprising 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 the 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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