Part Time Instructor Political Science

Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for this opening. To apply for this position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited. Overtime Eligible Exempt FLSA Status Campus Location Primary Purpose The Part-Time Instructor provides online instruction in Political Science, directs student discussion and evaluates student performance in the classroom. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide instruction in Political Science courses in online delivery mode using established course outcomes. Lecturing and guiding in class writing activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments will primarily include online courses, but may also include: Courses taught during the day and/or evening Classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, or By interactive video chat (Zoom) technology Work collaboratively with other Political Science and WLC instructors to foster excellence in teaching. This includes working successfully with colleagues in the department to develop and modify curricula, integrate new instructional methods into courses, and work to assure programmatic curricular coherence. Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College. Act as a resource person for students. Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies. Thorough knowledge of field of Political Science based on education and/or experience in the field. Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics. Knowledge of teaching and instruction within a strictly online environment. Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations. Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system ( LMS ) used at COCC , currently the Canvas LMS . Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services. Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature. Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels. Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required. Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience. Ergonomic Requirements Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Master’s Degree in the field of Political Science from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of the primary teaching assignment. One year of demonstrated teaching experience in Political Science. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process. Preferred Qualifications College teaching experience Online asynchronous teaching experience EEO Statement The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Vice President for Student Affairs at View phone number on click.appcast.io. In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is your highest level of education? No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License (not a degree) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in Progress Bachelors Degree Masters Degree In Progress Masters Degree Ph.D. in Progress Ph.D. J.D. M.D. Other Doctorate Level Degree * How many years of COLLEGE LEVEL teaching experience do you have? Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3 years More than 3 years In support of COCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus: Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent (read and write) (Open Ended Question) * The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work and have the ability to arrive in the United States without the College’s support to be considered for this position. Are you, or will you be eligible to work and have the ability to arrive in the United States without the College’s support by the start date of this position? Yes No * The College recognizes the value of skills, knowledge, and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education and/or experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable box(es) below and explain in the next question why your education/experience should be considered equivalent. I meet all minimum requirements (education and experience) listed for this position. I do not meet the minimum education degree requirement(s). For example, the position requires a Bachelor's degree, I have an Associate's degree. My degree is not in the required stated area(s). For example, the position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, I have a Bachelor's degree in another area. I have less than the minimum years' experience in the area(s) required. * As a follow up to the previous question, explain how your education/experience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements, please put N/A. (Open Ended Question) * COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position? Yes No * Are you a U.S. military veteran? COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans' preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 and 215 (215 if applicable) or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document(s) in the next step of this application process. Yes, I am a veteran No, I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position. (Open Ended Question) * Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes, I will provide my consent when requested No, I will not provide my consent when requested Required Documents Resume/Vitae Cover Letter College Transcript 1 (unofficial) Optional Documents College Transcript 2 (unofficial) Human Resources Newberry Hall Bend, OR 97703 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr