Part-Time Physics Lab Instructional Specialist

Lane Community College

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Feb 02, 2026

Posting Details

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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.
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Position Information:

Posting Number:	250039
Job Title:	Part-Time Physics Lab Instructional Specialist
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Our Science Department is seeking to hire a Part-Time hourly Physics Lab Instructional Specialist. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Instructional Specialist
Position Type:	Hourly Part-Time Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	On or about April 1, 2026
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$18.96-$27.80 Hourly (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 8)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Part-Time position; variable work hours based on Physics needs. Typically up to ten (10) hours per week average. Schedules may vary with hours increasing during peak periods up to 40 hours per week, up to 1039 hours in a 12 month period. Hours are flexible to be arranged by the supervisor.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13199

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	02/02/2026
Closing Date:	03/01/2026
Applicant Pool:
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Two (2) years of post-secondary education with course work in General Physics sequence with a lab component and an upper-division physics sequence at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Required Experience:	The equivalent of two (2) years of experience directly related to equipment and apparatus found in physics labs and demonstrations.
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 QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	A Bachelor's Degree in a physics from a regionally accredited institution. Physics lab coursework.
Preferred Experience	Experience in an physics laboratory setting, supporting such work in an academic or industrial setting where substantial training occurs. Experience in an academic laboratory with progressively increasing responsibility for laboratory preparation. Experience as a teaching assistant or tutor in physics lab classes. Community college 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, 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 Physics Lab Specialist prepares rooms and materials for laboratory experiments and lecture demonstrations, ensures proper storage of apparatus, and does routine maintenance on this apparatus.
Essential Functions:	Using set-up sheets or instructions developed by Physics faculty members, prepare materials for laboratory activities and lecture demonstrations, including trouble-shooting and testing equipment to ensure quality and correct set-up. Maintain work area and rooms in a clean and safe condition by timely clean-up, facilitating the replacement and repair of broken equipment, and returning materials and equipment to their proper storage location. Coordinate use of lab materials and equipment with Physics faculty members making use of the equipment in their classes. Learn, use, and contribute to the Physics lab support infrastructure, including set-up sheets, inventories, maintenance schedules, and scheduling protocols. Assist in the monitoring of all laboratory-lecture rooms used by Physics. Assist in the maintenance of software in all laboratory-lecture rooms. Assist faculty members coordinating lab activity in managing and directing student interns, including work-study students. Collaborate with faculty when necessary and appropriate. Follow appropriate procedures for use and safe handling of equipment and materials. 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. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, 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. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Physical Science Laboratory Coordinator, and evaluated by the Division Dean. Work is performed independently using specialized experience and training. Work is reviewed for the quality and efficiency of tasks. This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities and train student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Work Safely, including following college and division rules, procedures, and Chemical Hygiene Plan assigned trainings; follow OHSA guidelines in support of the Laboratory Standard. This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to set up and operate equipment. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and operate and repair lab and demonstration equipment. Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. At least seventy percent of the job duties require standing. The job requires some kneeling, stooping, crouching, standing on a small platform to reach high cabinets and shelves, plus lifting and transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a general basis, and rarely up to fifty (50) pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of and Skills in: Laboratory and lecture-demonstration management, and knowledge of physics equipment. Reading and following set-up sheets. Safe handling and safe operation of electronic and mechanical equipment. Trouble-shooting and testing lab and lecture-demos, including related software. Effective organization and communication. Using basic office software tools. Creating just-in-time demonstration apparatus. Ability to: Set-up and maintain laboratory and demonstration apparatus in a safe, clean and functional manner. Organize laboratory and demonstration equipment for set-up and problem-solve regarding this. Operate microcomputer, copier, audiovisual equipment, and other lab/program equipment. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Handle electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and computer-interfaced sensors on a routine basis. Work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:	Application 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 Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume/CV - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - 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. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970 Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Jessica Hopkins, hopkinsj@lanecc.edu. 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 on closing date
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided. If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted. International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Science Dept. Posting #13199 Attn: Lesley Stine Building 16 / Rm 166 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Email: stinel@lanecc.edu
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)