Part-Time Instructor Apprenticeship Sheet Metal; POOL

Position Title

Part Time Instructor

Part‑time instructor position, non‑represented and non‑benefited, non‑exempt (overtime eligible).

The Part‑Time Instructor Trades Apprenticeship provides instruction in apprenticeship trades courses, directs student discussion, and evaluates student performance in the classroom.

• Provide instruction in apprenticeship trades courses in classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. This includes lecturing and guiding in class writing activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, by interactive video chat technology.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

• Cooperate with any BOLI Approved Standards and Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATC).
• Provide student assistance in conjunction with JATC employers, JATC administrator, or COCC Apprenticeship coordinator.
• Effectively instruct all content using interactive, hands‑on teaching methods.

• Thorough knowledge of field of subject taught based on education and/or experience in the field.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• Ability to learn and use all COCC, NCCER, and JATC technology for communication, course delivery, assessment, and record keeping.

• A degree or credential appropriate in the field of primary teaching assignment (AAS or Journey Card), or instructor has a minimum of 24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) of credit in the field of the primary teaching assignment.
• One‑year relevant experience working in the field.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification or ability to complete the training if required.

Apprenticeship courses are offered in conjunction with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)‑Approved Registered Apprenticeship Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) needs and related training schedules.

• High school or college level teaching experience.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.

Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at  or the Vice President for Student Affairs at .

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.