Chemeketa Community College Looking for Sponsored Dual Credit Instructor (Current Oregon High School Teachers Only) at Salem, OR Full Time

Location: Multiple locations, OR

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: AF – DualCred22′

Division: Regional Education & Academic Development

Department: High School Partnerships

Opening Date: 06/07/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

The college is currently operating in a hybrid capacity, with many positions working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The college anticipates continuing to expand our on-campus presence.

All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. 

Application Status: 

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

Terms of Employment:

• Upon hire, must pass security inquiry which may include criminal and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Preference may be given to Chemeketa employees based upon current labor/employment contracts
• Employees must maintain Oregon or Washington residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Regular, ongoing, and substantive interaction between high school teachers and college or university faculty in Sponsored Dual Credit Programs to address student learning outcomes, course content, delivery, and assessment to maintain consistency across course sections offered by the college or university. This interaction occurs at least once a quarter/semester*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach approved Sponsored Dual Credit courses
• Teaches assigned classes following approved course outline; prepares and develops materials for assigned classes; provides students and college with course syllabi
• Provides classroom environment conducive to learner growth in a variety of delivery methods (individualized, small group, lecture/discussion, online); instructional duties and group facilitation
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance; submits grades in a timely manner as prescribed by the Associate Dean/Director
• May participate in curriculum development with Chemeketa Community College faculty; may recommend textbooks and other instructional materials/equipment; may recommend course outline revision
• Keeps current on technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching techniques
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Promotes and applies the college’s values for teaching and learning; creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness; encourages creative and critical thinking; actively engages students in the learning process; facilitates learning that applies to and enriches a student’s life; encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment; clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning; and promotes learning as a life-long process

Institutional Expectations:

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications. Please address how your relevant experiences apply to these areas in your online application and supplemental attachments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current employment as an Oregon high school teacher
* AND-
Additional credential requirements will be determined based on the discipline course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.   

When applying for this position, you will be required to attach one or more of the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts – An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution must be attached with your application. The transcript must demonstrate the minimum educational requirement for the position. If you have academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions, you will need to include an evaluation of your credentials
• Copy of your syllabus for the course you are applying to teach (attach this under “other”)

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate’s demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.  

Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment. Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE 
* MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR- Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
* Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit the following website:
http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq  

Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.