Horticulture Instructor [Faculty Part-Time Application Pool]

Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire for a part-time Horticulture Instructor faculty pool for available horticulture assignments during the academic year 2024-2025. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need.  Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

• Instructs students in a classroom, land lab, or other settings as appropriate. Provides students contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours. 
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, include course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.
• Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community.
• Responsible for classroom, laboratory and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
• May direct aides and work study students as assigned.
• Understands and uses the college's computer system.
• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field, or equivalent industry experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or related field. 
• Demonstrated evidence of successful classroom experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Application Instructions:

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents. 

• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position.
• Current Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (upon hire, candidates will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable).
• If applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd’s support team @ 855.524.5627. 

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.   

Documents Required

• 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 a non-service-connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans’ disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Terms of Employment

• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

• Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating background check step.
• CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
• CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary : $44 - $88