About the position
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire part-time Wildland Fire Instructor faculty for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. 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 College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.
Responsibilities
- Instructs students in a classroom and provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours.
- Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
- Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.
- Develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community.
- Responsible for classroom and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials.
- Understands and abides by college policies and regulations.
- Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
- Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes.
- Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- May direct aides and work study students as assigned.
- Understands and uses the college's computer system.
Requirements
- Part-time instructors qualify to teach college credit Wilderness courses by having past experience and expertise in one or more of the following subjects: Map, Compass and GPS, Wilderness Survival, Wilderness First Aid (Required: Wilderness First Responder Credential, WMI preferred), Dangerous Animals, Search and Rescue.
- One year teaching experience or two years practical experience.
- Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.
Nice-to-haves
- Wilderness Program Certificate of Completion.
- Wildland Fire AAS Degree.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
- CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
