Adjunct Drafting (CAD) Instructor

Southwestern Oregon Community College•Coos Bay, OR

11h

About The Position

Southwestern Oregon Community College is hiring an adjunct faculty instructor to teach Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) classes as assigned. The instructor will use appropriate teaching approaches for different audiences and learning needs, including lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, technology-enhanced and computer-assisted instruction, and distance delivery. The role includes evaluating student work according to course outlines and college policies, submitting grades on time, and preparing a syllabus for each course that identifies outcomes, course structure, materials, grading criteria, deadlines, exam dates, and office hours. The instructor will work cooperatively and courteously with students and colleagues from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, follow college rules and policies, and maintain professional growth by keeping current with teaching techniques. The role is a part-time, term-by-term adjunct faculty assignment serving Coos and Curry Counties and online/remote learners. The instructor must reside in Oregon. Final candidates are subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

A two-year degree and/or certificate demonstrating experience or training in computer assisted drafting; credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized as required by Oregon law.
Ability to instruct individuals and groups with consideration for different learning modalities and methods.
Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the ABE/GED® math curriculum.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods that enhance broad public access to post-secondary education.
Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
Ability to evaluate student progress empirically and holistically and to develop or prescribe curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
Ability to motivate and inspire students.
Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, including adapting explanations to different language levels, simplifying material, and using demonstrations connected to prior knowledge and concrete experience.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods that reflect an adult orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with department members and the college community in meetings and projects.
Ability to review, understand, apply, and share concepts from training programs, conferences, and professional literature.
Willingness to teach at various hours as required.
Must reside in the State of Oregon.
Final candidate must provide official transcripts for the required degree.
Final candidates are subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree and/or certificate demonstrating experience or training in computer assisted drafting.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD).
Use varied instructional methods suited to the audience and students’ learning needs, including lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced instruction, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery.
Explain and deliver course materials in different ways to support a broad range of learning activities.
Evaluate students according to course outlines and applicable college policies and procedures.
Submit grades in accordance with college policy and procedure.
Create a syllabus for each course taught, including outcomes, course structure, materials, grading criteria, due dates, exam dates, and office hours.
Work courteously and cooperatively with students and colleagues from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Comply with Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.
Maintain professional growth by staying current with and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques.
Perform other duties and special projects as required or assigned.