You will be challenged to find a college that matters more to its community than Chemeketa means to the residents of Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. If Chemeketa's core values of adaptability, belonging, community, opportunity, and quality resonate with you, Chemeketa could be a rewarding workplace to fulfill your potential and contribute your expertise.
Chemeketa Community College is committed to maintaining a workforce that supports the college’s mission of access and opportunity. We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff and community members.
If culture is what you seek, the Willamette Valley is the most populated area in Oregon and contains its three largest cities: Salem, Portland, and Eugene, which are home to many museums and theaters. The Valley is also known for its vineyards, breweries and fantastic casual dining experiences. You can visit the majestic Oregon coast to the west and the incomparable Cascades to the east within a seventy five minute drive from Salem, a city with a more affordable cost of living than many comparable cities on the west coast.
We are looking for energetic and teaching-focused candidates for one full-time, 172-day Spanish Instructor. Chemeketa serves a large, diverse three county area through its central campus in Salem, a network of satellite campuses and centers, and by being a statewide leader in online education. This teaching assignment may include the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies such as: remote, hybrid, and/or online.
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.
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 been seen by the Search Committee.
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
3 Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Program Responsibilities
Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and 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 at pertinent meetings as required
Promotes positive image of college and college programs
Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations
Functions as a life-long learner
Instruction
Instructs Spanish classes utilizing knowledge of the discipline and teaching practice that facilitates student learning
Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, possible evening and weekends
Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines
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
Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online
Teaching and Learning Values
Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
Encourages creative and critical thinking
Engages participants in an active learning process
Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
Encourages student responsibility for learning
Promotes learning as a lifelong 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
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Spanish
-AND-
Experience with college-level teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online
-AND-
Superior level Spanish proficiency (ACTFL guidelines or equivalent)
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Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least 30 graduate-level credits in Spanish
-AND-
Experience with college-level teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online
-AND-
Superior level Spanish proficiency (ACTFL guidelines or equivalent)
Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Spanish
Coursework in second language pedagogy
Teaching experience and/or work experience in Spanish in higher education
Experience teaching Spanish for Native Speakers
Experience or demonstrated interest in working with adult, non-traditional and underrepresented learners
Experience integrating emerging technology into teaching and learning
Experience with and willingness to serve in administrative capacities and/or as Program Chair
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a 100%, 10-month faculty assignment of the 172 Duty Days band and grade
All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
Requires flexible work schedule based upon program needs which includes some evening and weekend work and/or travel; in-state and out-of-state meetings, conferences, institutes, training and/or other meeting attendance as required.
This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire
Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
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
Light Work:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College 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.
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.
*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:
Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.
Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.
504/ADA Coordinator for Students
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276
Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537
Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix.
All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.
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