Part-Time Faculty Pool - PE185

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.

This position may teach the following course(s):

• PE185

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not be seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Certifications

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Instruction:

• Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines
• Meets during scheduled class times
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations
• Provides students with class syllabi
• Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

Course Management & Student Success:

• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures
• Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner
• Communicates available college resources to students

Instructional Program Responsibilities:

• Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor
• Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes
• Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

Teaching and Learning Values:

• 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 lives
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a life-long process

Institutional Expectations:

• 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

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet one of the following sets of qualifications to teach:

Certification showing mastery in one or more of the following areas:

• Cardio & Core, Pilates, Total Body Training, Zumba, Strength Training, Functional Training, Group Exercise, Walking/Jogging, Conditioning, Sports Conditioning, Ultimate Games, Yoga

AND
Teaching or coaching experience
AND
At least one (1) year of personal participation or playing experience in the sport or discipline you wish to teach

-OR-

Teaching or coaching experience
AND
At least three (3) years of personal participation or playing experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Salsa, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, Jazz, Martial Arts, Self-Defense

Core Competencies

• Commitment to college-level health and human performance
• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
• Sound understanding of the community college learning environment and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission
• Desire, ability, and dedication to employ technology as an effective instructional tool in the face-to-face and distance delivery of courses
• Desire and commitment to create a classroom environment focused on active learning in which all students are welcomed and encouraged to participate
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, educational partners, and community members who span a diverse range of cultures, languages, nationalities, and educational experiences
• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching to adult learners
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching physical education classes
• Experience in a community college setting
• Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information.
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.