Opening Date: January 12, 2007
Closing Date: Open until filled, initial screening to begin after February 23, 2007
Starting Date: September 2007
Position Number: P27020

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 day academic year assignment.

Teaching assignment may include the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies; e.g. telecourses, cable television and on-line/computer modem courses. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program.

Salary and Benefits

Faculty salary schedule; competitive based 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

Bachelor’s degree in health related field and Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Education or related field. One year experience in teaching in a community college or university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching in healthcare in a community college. Teaching or work experience in Health Care Administration or Business Administration. Experience using computers (technology) in teaching. Demonstrated ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities.

Essential Functions

• Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools.
• Understands and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, evening and week-end
• Teaches classes, such as Medical Terminology, Health Service Management, as assigned, following approved course outline
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Posts and maintains office hours
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
• Maintains college facilities and equipment
• Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library reference materials
• Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
• Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department in pertinent meetings as required
• Works in a cooperative manner with other people in the department and college
• Communicates in a timely manner with students and department personnel
• Assists with academic advising and registration; recruits students as appropriate
• Promotes positive image of college and college programs
• Assists Advisory Committee as needed
• 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

Application Packet
All application materials must include the following information:

• Chemeketa Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (official or unofficial at time of application)

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 qualifications 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

Open until filled, initial screening to begin after February 23, 2007. 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 97305

www.chemeketa.edu

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years.

PLEASE NOTE: No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

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.

If you have questions or concerns, please call (503) 399-5009.

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. For special accommodations during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department.

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