Job Details

Geology Instructor Part-Time Faculty Pool

Position Number: 6789132
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Geology Instructor Part-Time Faculty Pool

Salary: $44.14 - $88.32 Hourly
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Union
Division: Arts and Sciences
Job Number: 1718-00251
Closing: Continuous

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a

Geology
Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)
position. This is a part-time, union, exempt, term-by-term, and non benefits-eligible position. 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.

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year 2025-2026 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.

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 the College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Instructs students in a classroom. Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours when facilities and schedules permit.
Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, to 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; 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.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

Qualifications

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes 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. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Geology or related field, with a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in the primary subject to be taught.
The ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and to operate as an effective member of a team.
Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.

Other Job Elements

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:

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate. Typical lab environment with exposure to odors, heat sources, and potentially hazardous chemicals and pathogenic microorganisms. Work location may be subject to minimal chemical exposure. All faculty are asked to complete lab safety training. The noise level in the work area is typical of similar environments with personal interruptions and background noises.

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.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

Resume
Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position

If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

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.

Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For

application support
, please refer to

this guide
or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required

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 a non-service-connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Terms of Employment

All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.

CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/4258086/geology-instructor-part-time-faculty-pool