Instructor Jobs in Oregon
Instructor jobs in Oregon are concentrated in higher education, workforce development, K-12 systems, and corporate training, with demand at every level from adjunct and entry-level to lead instructor and program director. The largest hiring metros are Portland, Eugene, and Salem, where institutions like Oregon Health and Science University, Lane Community College, and Salem-Keizer School District maintain ongoing instructor needs. The most in-demand specialties right now are career and technical education, healthcare simulation, and continuing professional education. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, Jillian Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
- Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are also responsible for following Division and College procedures to support teaching and learning.
- Instructors are expected to teach in various modalities (e.g., online, hyflex) with a preference for in-person teaching.
- This is an application pool posting for 2026-2027. The position is assigned to Lane Community College’s main campus in Eugene, Oregon.
Search Information
- The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will depend on 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 the instructions below.
- 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.
Higher level course sections may require higher minimum qualifications. Departments will assess how your qualifications align with their needs. For questions, reach out to the person listed in the Applicant Instructions section.
- 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.
- Experience teaching at a community college.
- Experience in teaching and/or developing Hybrid, and/or Online courses.
- Experience teaching Technical or Workplace writing.
- 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
- 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
- The ability to engage students in learning through a range of approaches and methods, understanding that community college students have diverse backgrounds, diverse literate orientations and academic preparation, and varying language skills and life experiences.
- Knowledge of differences among learning styles and ability to adapt instruction and curriculum to address such differences.
- An understanding of, and ability to, assess proficiency at all levels, from entry to exit.
- Ability to develop and work with assessment goals at the student, course, and program levels.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586.
- For position questions contact Laura Pelletier, pelletierl@lanecc.edu, (541) 463-3388.
- 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.
- In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.
- International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.
Attach under “Transcript(s)" and/or " Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Humanities
Lane Community College
Attn: Tammy Cook
Center Building/4th floor
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97405
(541) 463-4162 fax
Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Briefly describe how you have incorporated your multicultural and diversity experiences into instructional and career responsibilities. * Include practices which contributed to the retention of students or employees. Be specific in your explanations and/or examples. (1200 words maximum, spaces included) See posting for more information.
(Open Ended Question)
- What do you see as the principal challenges facing writing students in community colleges? How might you effectively address these challenges in the classroom? (1200 characters, spaces included)
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructor jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon Teaching License or subject-area endorsement issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a subject area directly related to the instructional discipline
- Demonstrated classroom or facilitation experience in a formal educational or training setting
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt content for diverse learners
- Ability to develop curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials aligned to learning outcomes
Instructor Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a instructor in Oregon?
The path depends on the setting. For K-12 public school instructors, Oregon requires a teaching license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, which involves completing an approved educator preparation program and passing required subject and pedagogy exams. Community college and university instructors typically need a master's degree or higher in their field without a state teaching license. Corporate and workforce training instructors generally need relevant professional experience and may benefit from a instructional design or adult education credential.
Which companies hire instructors in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring instructors in Oregon include Mt. Hood Community College, Movement Gyms, and Carrington College, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's mix of large public universities, community college districts, health systems, and technology employers means instructor demand is spread across both the public and private sectors.
Which Oregon cities have the most instructor jobs?
Portland, Gresham, and Beaverton have the most instructor openings in Oregon. Portland leads because of its concentration of community colleges, universities, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while Eugene's University of Oregon and Lane Community College anchor strong demand there, and Salem's public school district and state government agencies drive consistent hiring in the capital.
Are there remote instructor jobs in Oregon?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty. About 7% of instructor openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of online and hybrid program delivery. Remote opportunities are most common in continuing education, corporate compliance training, and online degree programs, while hands-on technical, lab, and K-12 classroom roles remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a instructor in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an adjunct or substitute teaching role, which requires less experience than full-time positions and lets you build a classroom record. Oregon community colleges like Portland Community College and Chemeketa Community College regularly hire adjunct instructors in high-demand fields. Completing a TSPC-approved student teaching program opens K-12 doors, while corporate training roles often accept candidates who transition from strong subject-matter roles in healthcare, technology, or trades.
Where can I find and apply to instructor jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to instructor jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across education, healthcare, corporate training, and more. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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