Economics Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]

Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire for a part-time faculty pool for available economics 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 seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives .

• Provides instruction in classroom and online formats. Offers student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, include course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; evaluates student progress and collects data for routine reports as required by the College; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.
• Understands, 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 as appropriate.
• Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.
• 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.

• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.  Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

The education and/or work experience sections of your online application form must demonstrate that you meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. The information on the cover letter/resume will not substitute for the completed application.
Minimum Requirements: 

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  Master's degree in economics or a related filed such as business or finance with a minimum of (30) quarter credit hours of graduate level economics course work including at least two courses in microeconomic theory and two courses in macroeconomic theory.
  
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  The ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and to operate as an effective member of a team.
  
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  Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Ideal candidate will have experience teaching online and face-to-face courses at the college level.
  
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  Proficiency in a learning management system such as Moodle is preferred. 
  
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  Candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology.
  

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Physical Demands of the Position:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.
 
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
 
Supervision Received:
Works under the general direction of the Department Chair.

Application Instructions:

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. 

Veterans’ Preference:  

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with CCC in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Documents Required for Veterans’ Preference

• One  of the following:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one  of the following:
• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC’s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College .  The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years.