Description of Essential Functions
Teaching (95% of Time)
- Teach various courses individually developed in Community Education and Workforce Development.
- Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.
- Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures. Is responsible for turning in grades according to college policy and procedure.
- If required by the nature of the course, create a course syllabus which includes, but is not limited to, course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, types of assessments, and assessment dates.
General Duties (5% of Time)
- Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
- Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.
- Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques.
Performs Other Duties as Required/Assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
- Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post-secondary education.
- Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities.
- Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to develop course materials for individuals and classes.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
- Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
- Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
- Willingness to teach at various hours as required.
- Ability to work cooperatively with members of the college community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.
- Education: Education requirements are dependent on course offering.
- Experience: Experience presenting to groups in an instructional setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES
Must reside in the State of Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time.
Any required credentials or licenses required will be dependent on the nature of the course content that is put forward for proposed instruction.
Additional Job Information
JOB TITLE:Adjunct Faculty Instructor – Community Education and Workforce Development
LOCATION:Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote
FTE:Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Community Education and Workforce Development
PAY GRADE:Determined by Course Specifics
EXEMPTION STATUS:Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: See Working Conditions section
REPORTS TO:Community Education and Workforce Development Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Part Time Faculty
REVISION DATE: May 2025
