Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor

Chemeketa Community College•Salem, OR

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About The Position

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview. Instructors in this position will teach Trade Skills Fundamentals, the foundational course for the Chemeketa Campus-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Classes are offered on the Salem campus, off-campus at community based organizations, and in correctional facilities. Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply. When applying for this position, you will be required to attach one the following electronic documents: Cover Letter

Requirements

Three or more years of construction and/or manufacturing experience
Experience using hand and power tools safely
Strong interpersonal, communication, technical and organizational skills
Ability to use technology with students in the classroom and to work with a team of educational staff

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or coaching experience
An apprenticeship journey-card
An Associate Degree or higher from an accredited institution
OSHA certification
NCCER certification

Responsibilities

Teaches assigned classes following approved course outline; prepares and develops materials for assigned classes; provides students and college with course syllabi and recommends textbooks and other instructional material and/or equipment
Provides classroom environment conducive to learner growth in a variety of delivery methods (individualized, small group, lecture/discussion); instructional duties and group facilitation
Maintains student records of grades and attendance; scores practice tests and develops student educational plans
May participate in curriculum development; may recommend textbooks and other instructional materials/equipment; may recommend library and reference materials; may recommend course outline revision
Keeps current on technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching techniques
Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
Promotes and 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 students; encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment; clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning; and promotes learning as a life-long process
Collaborates with program staff to support pre-apprentices and program goals.
Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices