Instructor in Education Part-Time Pool

Open Until Filled Notes POOL - Open for the 2025-26 academic year

Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor

Instructor Status

Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

Overtime Eligible Exempt

The Part-time Instructor provides instruction in Machining. The position involves teaching, selecting and conducting laboratory learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives, and evaluating student performance in the classroom and self‑paced laboratory.

Provide instruction in Machining courses in classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. Classroom teaching may require 4‑8 load units (8 to 16 contact hours per week) per term in the self‑paced environment.

Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening classes taught at the Redmond Campus.

Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning, job placement, and follow‑up studies.

Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.

The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Thorough knowledge of field of Manufacturing Technology, specifically Machining, based on education and/or experience in the field.

Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.

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. 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 in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. Associates’ degree and/or 5 years work experience in Machining, or a closely related discipline.

One year of secondary or college-level teaching or advising.

Computer Literacy: Training in, or experience with, email, internet, word processing, and presentation applications.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Bachelor’s preferred in subject or closely related discipline.

5-10 year’s work experience in Machining, or a closely related discipline.

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. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. 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.

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
Bachelors Degree in Progress
Bachelors Degree
How many years of COLLEGE LEVEL teaching experience do you have? We recognize 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. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements (education and experience) listed for this position.
I do not meet the minimum education degree requirement(s).
As a follow up to the previous question, explain how your education/experience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. (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 CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered, applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States, be able to arrive in the country, and maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support. Are you currently, or will you be, authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date? Yes, I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date.
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. (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. Required Documents

College Transcript 1 (unofficial)

Optional Documents

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