Instructor, Education Program

Social/Human Sciences and Educational Programs Department

Opening Date	February 1, 2008
Closing Date	March 21, 2008
Starting Date	September 2008
Position Number	P61010

Position Review

This position works closely with other education faculty to provide high-quality instruction targeting pre-service teachers and paraeducators.  The program goal is to provide students with a broad understanding of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and content knowledge appropriate to the professional educator.  The Education instructor also provides advising services and acts as a liaison between the Program, its university, and community partners.

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 day academic year assignment. 

Teaching assignment may include the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies, e.g. telecourses and on-line/internet courses. Must be willing to teach late afternoon, evening and online classes.  Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation.

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 $66,944/yr. Salary placement is subject to contract negotiations; newly hired faculty normally begin at Step 3 ($40,789) 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 or equivalent from an accredited institution.  Five years' full-time teaching experience in K-8 public school classrooms.  Experience with ELL and special needs students.  Candidates must provide evidence of broad based Education graduate study and a passion for teaching and learning at the community college level.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree or K-8 administrative experience.  Experience teaching in an adult educational setting.  Experience in field supervision of college practicum students. Familiarity with local school districts.  Experience working directly with pre-service educators.  Experience teaching classes in reading/literacy, educational technology, and/or bi-lingual education. Experience in distance education delivery.  ESOL and/or Reading endorsements.  A sound understanding of the community college learning environment and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission.  The desire, ability, and dedication to employ technology as an effective instructional tool in the face-to-face and distance delivery of courses.  The ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, educational partners, and community members who span a diverse range of cultures, languages, nationalities, and educational experiences.  The ability to demonstrate effective teaching to adult learners.  A desire and commitment to create a classroom environment focused on active learning in which all students are welcomed and encouraged to participate.  Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural.

Essential Functions

• Embraces 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
• Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
• Teaches the college’s standard Education courses.  Course descriptions can be found on the Chemeketa website at http://www.chemeketa.edu/catalog/archives/catalog0708.pdf
• Develops and teaches online and/or hybrid versions of the standard courses
• Develops and teaches new courses in response to diverse community and student needs and interests              
• Maintains an awareness of current trends in Education and incorporates these trends within instruction
• Maintains regular office hours; provides timely responses to student inquiries, and advises/assists students so that they become more likely to succeed both within their Chemeketa experience and the broader educational community; adheres to all established college policies as they relate to full-time faculty members
• Actively participates with other faculty in regular departmental duties and in the on-going planning, oversight, and assessment of the Education program college curriculum and budget
• Actively participates in college and community committees and functions as a representative of the Education program
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
• Keeps up-to-date regarding technological changes and developments and current teaching methods in subject area
• Attends staff meetings; works in cooperative manner with others in department and college
• 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
• Promotes learning as a life-long process
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

• Chemeketa Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three recent professional letters of reference (Within 3 years)
• Supplemental questions:  prepare a philosophy statement in 3 pages or less addressing the following:
  • Describe your philosophy about the student and teacher relationship.
  • What strategies and techniques do you use to instruct adult learners who come from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds?
  • In addition to your teaching assignment, you will be called upon to attend staff meetings, be a member of committees, advise students, and work as a team member both on campus and with the community.  In view of this, please speak to the rewards and demands of this position.

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

March 21, 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 February 1, 2008 by the Human Resources Department.