Skills Development Instructor Part-Time Faculty Pool

Position: 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.

The College and the Department

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.

This position will provide leadership focused on our ABE, GED, and AHSD programs.  The successful candidate will be an innovative, collaborative, and participatory faculty member - and one who brings a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor CCC students.  Additionally, we are seeking a person who may have experience in Title II grant requirements, Adult Basic Skills Learning Standards, and alternative education Full-time faculty at CCC are also expected to provide mentorship for part-time faculty.

This position will have evening responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The faculty member will be responsible for course material development, instruction, and assessment. Teach ABE, GED, AHSD and/or developmental education classes and other courses based on qualifications and interest. As the role of faculty evolves, responsibilities and expectations transform appropriately.

* 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.

MINIMUM/MANDATORY

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Masters in Adult Education or a MA, MS, MAT or MEd in any field with 24 graduate credits in adult education.

* Two years teaching adult education in a community college environment and working adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

* Awareness of teaching practices grounded in the Oregon Learning Standards.

* Demonstrated commitment to teaching as a profession and to ongoing professional development.

* Demonstrated…