Speech Communication Instructor

Humanities and Communications Department

Opening Date	February 1, 2008
Closing Date	Open until filled
Starting Date	September 2008
Position Number	P45050

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 days yearly academic assignment. 

Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend courses and the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies; e.g., online/internet courses, cable television and telecourses.  Recently hired faculty is expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program.  Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule.

Must provide official transcript upon hire to support degree and/or course work from an accredited institution

Salary and Benefits

2007/2008 Salary Range $38,378 to $66,994/yr.  Salary placement is subject to contract negotiations.  Newly hired faculty normally begin at Step 3 ($40,789/yr) depending on education and experience.

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 Speech, Speech Communication, or Communication Theory; OR Master’s degree from an accredited institution in related field and 24 graduate hours in any of the above areas.

Preferred Qualifications

To continue Chemeketa’s growth as a dynamic and creative learning environment, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following qualities: successful completion of coursework and/or demonstrated experience in teaching Interpersonal Communication, Persuasion, Public Speaking and Rhetoric, Small Group Communication, or Intercultural Communication; ability to teach speech communication to adults; ability to adapt teaching methods and learning environments to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community college population; ability to work collaboratively at a professional level; cultural competence in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, faculty, and staff; a commitment to professional development, including developing innovations in teaching and the use of technology and contributing to curriculum development.

Essential Functions

• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
• Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
• Use 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 presentations/instruction
• Teaches assigned classes in speech/communication following approved course outline
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Incorporates an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives
• Meets all scheduled classes
• Posts and maintains regularly scheduled office hours
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains class records of grades and attendance
• Reports individual academic grades when required
• Attends and participates in program meetings and serves on program and college committees
• Maintains college facilities and equipment
• 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 students responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a lifelong process
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

• Chemeketa Application
• Cover Letter
• One-page teaching philosophy statement
• Resume
• Transcripts (official or unofficial at time of application)
• Two recent letters of reference (within 3 yrs.) regarding your professional qualifications and accomplishments

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 indicates 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

Open until finalists are selected, initial screening to begin after March 21, 2008. Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus. If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

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 February 1, 2008 by the Human Resources Department