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Diesel Technology Instructor

Chemeketa Community College

Job Description

Salary

$63.96 - $78.00 Hourly

Location 

Brooks Regional Training Facility. Brooks, OR

Job Type

Part-Time Faculty

Job Number

AFDieselTech2024-3

Division

Career and Technical Education

Opening Date

10/30/2024

 
 
 

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview. 

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. 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Essential Functions:

Instructional Program Responsibilities

  • Coordinates with and serves as a liaison to the diesel industry, advisory committee and four-year institution
  • Advises students in academic program requirements
  • Works collaboratively with other staff members and assists in the successful operation of the program
  • Responsible for marketing the program
  • Participates in professional developmental activities
  • Participates as an active and effective member of the college
  • Participates in curriculum development, improvement, and revision; recommends course outline revisions
  • Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
  • 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
  • Assists Advisory Committee as needed
  • Functions as a life-long learner

Teaching and Learning Values: 

  • Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness 
  • Encourages creative and critical thinking 
  • Actively engages students in the learning process 
  • Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives 
  • Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
  • Promotes learning as a life-long 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

Five years of successful occupational experience as a Diesel Technician

-OR-

Five years relevant experience teaching in a Diesel Technician training/education
program
-AND-
Certification as a diesel technician (or ability to attain within 1 year

Core Competencies

  • Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
  • Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

  • AAS or BS degree in diesel or related field.
  • More than five years of teaching experience
  • Experience working and teaching at a Community College
  • Bilingual/Bicultural

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
  • This position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information. 
  • All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
  • Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
  • Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
  • Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
  • 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 

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20
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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

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.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE 

  • One of the following:
    • 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.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ 

*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. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers 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.  

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

View our CTE Program Summaries & Admission Requirements (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Religion
  • National Origin
  • Sex
  • Marital Status
  • Disability
  • Protected Veteran Status
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Gender Identity/Expression
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Pregnancy
  • Whistleblowing
  • Genetic Information
  • Domestic Abuse Victim
  • Expunged Juvenile Record
  • Injured Workers
  • Protected Hairstyle (CROWN Act)
  • Victims of Domestic Violence (Sexual Assault, Stalking, and/or Harassment)
  • Political Affiliation or Belief
  • Tobacco Use During Work Hours

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 the individual’s 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. 

For concerns, inquires or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations contact:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Students
Karen Alexander, Director, Student Accessibility and Testing Services
503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Employees  
For concerns, inquires or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations contact:
Patrick Proctor, Associate Vice President, Human Resources
503.315.4586

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis at 503-584-7323, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, or 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 503.315.4586, 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. 

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.315.4586 or email patrick.proctor@chemeketa.edu.

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