EXTENDED ANNOUNCEMENT
Woodburn/Dallas Business Technology Instuctor

Woodburn Campus

Opening Date	June 13, 2008
Closing Date	July11, 2008
Starting Date	September 2008
Position Number	P17400

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 days academic year assignment.

This position may include day, evening, and/or weekend assignments. The use of non-traditional delivery methodologies as well as assignments on the work-site or in community based locations may be assigned. Some travel within the region may be required. Duty days may vary from the traditional September-June schedule. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program.

Salary and Benefits

2007/2008 Salary Range: $38,378 to $66,944/yr. Salary placement is subject to contract negotiations depending on education and experience.  Hires will normally be at Step 3.

The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements).  Benefits also include: life and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Education, Adult Education or a related discipline; experience in teaching a variety of business/clerical subjects at secondary, business institutions, or college level; office/business/clerical experience; proficiency in teaching and using a variety of business technology software.

Preferred Qualifications

Current teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary institutions; bilingual/bicultural

Essential Functions

• Instructs students in the Business Technology program. Assignments may include classes in Microsoft Office Suite, Business English, and Communications, Records Management, Office Procedures and Management, Keyboarding, Skill building, Word Processing, Formatting, Proofreading, Electronic Calculators, Desktop Publishing, and other subjects as assigned
• Maintains student records
• Participates in the college retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc
• Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
• Attends in-service activities to support student success
• Participates in high school career fair and  local committees
• Works with advisory committee and college committees as assigned
• Revises and updates course instructional materials
• Participates in curriculum development and improvement
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment
• Advises students, both prospective and enrolled in academic program requirements; assists in the registration process
• Participates as an active and effective member of the college
• Develops and maintains community contacts
• Works as a team member to coordinate and plan instructional activities with colleagues including CWE
• Promotes the Business Technology program within college , local high schools and community
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
• Uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentation
• Utilizes different methods and mediums in delivering course material: Two ways interactive, internet resources, video, online hybrid, power point, smart classrooms, etc
• Experience in record keeping, organizing and writing reports and presentations of a technical nature
• Functions as a life-long learner
• 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 a student’s life
• Encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

• Chemeketa application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Two recent professional letters of reference (within 3 yrs)
• Transcripts from an accredited institution (official or unofficial at time of application)
• Response to Supplemental Question

About Chemeketa Community College

Chemeketa Community College is a public, two-year institution located in Salem, Oregon. It is the second-largest college in the Oregon Community College System and serves more than 55,000 students each year with an FTE of over 10,000. Chemeketa is the largest Latino-serving institution of higher education in Oregon both by number and by percentage, and has the highest number of federal grant-funded programs for under-represented students in Oregon. The college is an equal opportunity institution that values diversity in the workforce and is committed to affirmative action. We encourage people of color, women, and people with disabilities to apply. The name Chemeketa is a Kalapuya word meaning "place of peace." In the spirit of peace we invite you to join us at Chemeketa to encourage a better understanding of our community and our world. To learn more about Chemeketa, including our mission and strategic themes, please visit our website at http://www.chemeketa.edu.

About Salem, Oregon

Salem, the capital of Oregon, is the second-largest city in the state. Over 146,000 people call Salem home and enjoy its tree-lined streets, riverfront park, and convenient downtown shopping. Every year, Salem hosts the World Beat Festival organized by Salem's diverse cultural community and featuring cuisine, music, and dances from around the world. Salem and its surrounding communities have Latino, Russian, German, Vietnamese, Pacific Island, American Indian, and many other populations that bring a wealth of perspectives to the city.

Salem is surrounded by the vineyards, orchards, and farms of the fertile Willamette Valley. The Cascade Mountains are an hour's drive to the east, and the Oregon Coast an hour's drive to the west. Western Oregon is known for the rain that creates its green forests, but its summers are warm and dry. Portland, 45 miles to the north, also offers a wide variety of sporting events, cultural activities, and entertainment.

To learn more about Salem, visit the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s community page (www.salemchamber.org/community/index.html) or visit the Salem Community Guide website (www.oregonlink.com).

How to Apply

Only complete packets will be reviewed by the screening committee. It is important that your application clearly indicate that you meet the minimum qualification for the position. Please include enough relevant training and experience to demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications.

Application material may be faxed and must be received by the application deadline. However, a signed hard copy of the application must be received by the Human Resources Department upon hire. (The Human Resources Department will not confirm receipt of application material and is not responsible for material not completely transmitted.)

Application Deadline

July 11, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus.

Chemeketa Community College
Human Resources Department
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309-7070
503.399.5009 (phone)
503.399.7810 (fax)

Other Information

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity institution, values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to affirmative action: we encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college. Chemeketa Community College is also a smoke-free/drug-free environment.

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

For further information, to request an application packet, or to request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 503.399.5009. You may also e-mail requests to humanresources@chemeketa.edu. Our office is located in Building 2, Room 214, on the Salem Campus.

Updated June 13, 2008 by the Human Resources Department.