"Adjunct Faculty Instructor – Community Education and Workforce Development"

Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Coos Bay, OR

Job Type

Faculty - Part Time Community Ed

Job Number

2025-00016

Department

Community Ed Workforce Development

Division

Office of Instruction

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

Primary Purpose

To offer classes in the Community Education and/or Workforce Development non-credit area of instruction that is related to the area of content expertise an individual possesses. Individuals are to put forward a non-credit course proposal in combination with the application that they intend to offer. The priority of the department is to provide quality instruction that fosters the need for diverse lifelong learning opportunities offered to the public.

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