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This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. 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. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview.

Instructors in this position will teach Trade Skills Fundamentals, the foundational course for the Chemeketa Campus-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Classes are offered on the Salem campus, off-campus at community based organizations, and in correctional facilities.

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.

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

• Cover Letter

• Teaches assigned classes following approved course outline; prepares and develops materials for assigned classes; provides students and college with course syllabi and recommends textbooks and other instructional material and/or equipment
• Provides classroom environment conducive to learner growth in a variety of delivery methods (individualized, small group, lecture/discussion); instructional duties and group facilitation
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance; scores practice tests and develops student educational plans
• May participate in curriculum development; may recommend textbooks and other instructional materials/equipment; may recommend library and reference materials; 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 students; encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment; clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning; and promotes learning as a life-long process
• Collaborates with program staff to support pre-apprentices and program goals.

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

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Three or more years of construction and/or manufacturing experience

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Experience using hand and power tools safely

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication, technical and organizational skills
• Ability to use technology with students in the classroom and to work with a team of educational staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or coaching experience
• An apprenticeship journey-card
• An Associate Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• OSHA certification
• NCCER certification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information.
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS , and ; and OAR and 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.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
• 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 -OR-
• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

• 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. 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.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College's programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph:

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: , Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at , 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104,

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WHY CHEMEKETA

Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa's district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Overall enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.

Mission

Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources.

Diversity

We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.