Skills Development Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Skills Development Instructor position. This is a part-time, faculty, term-by-term, union, exempt, and non-benefits eligible position. 

This is a part-time faculty pool posting for available assignments during the academic year. 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. 

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 the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. 

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

Clackamas Community College has a long-standing history of collective decision-making and does so with a central goal in mind – students must come first. Clackamas is a comprehensive community college in the Portland metro area that provides transfer degree programs, career programs, community education classes, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. The Skills Development department focuses on the needs of students who are entering the Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED, Adult High School Diploma (AHSD), and developmental education classes.  This department resides in the Academic Foundations and Connections Division, working with all of student services, Counseling, the Library, English as a Second Language, English, and Math to provide learners with essential skills for daily life, the workplace, their community, and further education. 

• Regular participation in department, division, and college meetings and committees.
• Review and evaluate student progress.
• Program assessment.
• Compile and interpret data for routine reports.
• Engagement in activities that enhance the department's rapport with area high schools, industry partners, and/or workforce partners, as well as serve as a liaison to outreach sites. 
• Assist in revision and development of courses, curriculum, and media.
• Participate in staff development, community service projects, and/or conferences.
• Develop and assess curriculum aligned with the Oregon Learning Standards.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Instructors are expected to advise students, assist with student registration, and perform other tasks related to instruction, assessment, and program development, as assigned.

• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Additional responsibilities may include coordinating outreach, participating in WIOA boards and partner organizations, and serving as department chair.

1. Masters in Adult Education or a MA, MS, MAT or MEd in any field with 24 graduate credits in adult education.
2. Two years teaching adult education in a community college environment and working adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
3. Awareness of teaching practices grounded in the Oregon Learning Standards.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching as a profession and to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, and energy in the classroom and a commitment to student success and working cooperatively with colleagues.
6. A commitment to the mission and values of Clackamas Community College.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:
Valid Driver's License

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bilingual/bicultural.
2. Experience with distance learning and the use of distance learning software such as Moodle, Blackboard, WebCT, etc.
3. Experience with curriculum development and project management.
4. Training in the Oregon Learning Standards.
5. Familiarity with accountability, the National Reporting System, Title II funding, and their relationship to adult education in the community college setting.

Application Instructions

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

1. If applicable: Veteran’s 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

• This position will be eligible to work remotely up to (2) days per week in accordance with the CCC policy.
• 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 the background check step.

• 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.

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