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Wildland Fire Instructor Faculty Part-Time Application Pool
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Position Number: 5828497
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

Wildland Fire Instructor Faculty Part-Time Application Pool

Salary: $42.03 - $84.07 Hourly
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Term-by-Term, Union
Division: Technology, Applied Science and Public Services
Job Number: 2122-00094
Closing: Continuous

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire part-time Wildland Fire Instructor faculty for available 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 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 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; 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 FUNCTIONS:

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Part-time instructors qualify to teach college credit Wilderness courses by having past experience and expertise in one or more of the following subjects:
- Map, Compass and GPS
- Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness First Aid (Required: Wilderness First Responder Credential, WMI preferred)
- Dangerous Animals
- Search and Rescue
One year teaching experience or two years practical experience
Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Wilderness Program Certificate of Completion. Wildland Fire AAS Degree

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 OF 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.

WORKING CONDITION:

Work location will be both classroom and field exercises at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Will be exposed to weather conditions and forest environment.

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 and attach the following electronic documents.
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position.

3. Certificates

4. Unofficial transcripts (individuals hired will be required to submit official transcripts within 30-days of hire).

5. 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach 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.
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.
CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas.
Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

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.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/3395974/wildland-fire-instructor-faculty-part-time-application-pool