ELC Continuing Education Instructor [Faculty Part-Time Pool]

Clackamas Community College•Oregon City, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an ELC Continuing Education Instructor. This is a part-time, union, exempt, and non-benefits-eligible position. This part-time faculty pool is for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. 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’s strategic priorities and seek 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. OVERVIEW: Work collaboratively with Environmental Learning Center (ELC) staff to develop and deliver short courses for professionals, practitioners, and students in environmental and related fields to support their continuing education. Responsibilities may include developing new curriculum, modifying existing course content, and leading the instruction in the classroom or in the field. Coursework may be offered on or off campus and will typically occur during regular business hours. Training delivery can occur at any hour or on any day of the week. Training may occur at a campus or off-campus location, including employer sites; most often within Clackamas County. Training delivery details are often negotiated with the part-time faculty instructor and the client.

Requirements

Experience and documented track record of training professionals.
Subject matter expert in the area of training.
Industry recognized/appropriate degrees and/or certificates.
Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.
Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

Nice To Haves

Ability to modify or create curriculum.
Ability to communicate very effectively with college staff (ELC, Department Chairs, other faculty/staff), employers (CEO's, Human Resources staff, training staff, supervisors), and students.

Responsibilities

Deliver training, instruction, or coaching for professionals, practitioners, and students in environmental and related fields. Topics may include environmental restoration, natural resource management, sustainability, watershed health, technical field skills, and other related professional development areas.
Identify and assess workforce training needs, develop industry workforce solution packages, and lead/implement/expedite training delivery based on employer identified needs.
Design and develop curriculum, assess student performance, and administer course surveys.
Collaborate with ELC staff to establish training logistics.
May meet regularly with employers and key industry consortia as identified and coordinated by the ELC team to establish long term professional relationships with Clackamas Community College.
Participate in departmental and college wide meetings as necessary.
Initiate and maintain professional cooperative working relationship with College staff, other organizations, and the public.
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with college policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.