Medical Terminology Instructor - Woodburn Campus

Chemeketa Community College
  • Woodburn, OR
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Medical Terminology Instructor - Woodburn Campus

    Salary

    See Position Description

    Location

    Woodburn Center. Woodburn, OR

    Job Type

    Part-Time Faculty

    Job Number

    AF-Woodburn26

    Division

    524030 Academic Affairs

    Department

    524030 Health Sciences

    Opening Date

    11/04/2026

    Closing Date

    11/26/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    JOB INFORMATION

    The Health Information Management (HIM) Program is looking for a qualified adjunct instructor to provide in-person classroom instruction at the Woodburn Campus in Woodburn, OR. This position is hired on a term-by-term basis, contingent upon enrollment and program needs. This is a face-to-face teaching position. We are seeking an instructor to teach in a traditional classroom environment at the Yamhill Valley Campus, engaging directly with students during scheduled class times.

    Primary Teaching Assignments:

    • HM120 - In-person
    • HM121 - In-person

    Based on departmental needs and instructor availability, additional teaching assignments may include online course sections. However, the primary focus of this position is on-campus classroom instruction at the Yamhill Valley Campus.

    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.

    When applying for this position, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

    Compensation:

    • Newly hired Part-Time Faculty at Chemeketa Community College will start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
    • Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course(s) taught, as well as the relevant member unit (e.g. Lecture + Lab courses in a bargaining unit).
    • The specific member unit for this position can be found in the Terms of Employment section.

    Please feel free to review our salary schedules at the following links:

    • Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule (bargaining unit members)
    • Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule (non-bargaining unit members)

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Instruction

    • Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines
    • Meets during scheduled class times
    • Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations
    • Provides students with class syllabi
    • Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

    Course Management & Student Success

    • Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth
    • Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports
    • Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures
    • Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner
    • Communicates available college resources to students

    Instructional Program Responsibilities

    • Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor
    • Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes
    • Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

    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

    Two years experience as an instructor in topics related to Health Sciences or Health Care

    • AND-

    Successfully completed with a grade C or better college-level coursework related to health care and/or health science

    • AND-

    Experience teaching or training others in the medical field

    • ---------OR----------

    A current unencumbered healthcare related license or certification in the state of Oregon

    • AND-

    Two years experience working in healthcare office/clinic/hospital within the past seven years

    • AND-

    Experience teaching or training others in a healthcare field.

    Core Competencies

    • Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

    Preferred Qualifications

    • A Bachelors degree or higher in a health related field

    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

    Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

    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 candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

    LEGAL COMPLIANCE

    Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

    Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    For inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

    • For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279

    • For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537

    • For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323

    • For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affirmative Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

    To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access, please call 503.315.4586.

    WHY CHEMEKETA

    Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa's district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Overall enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.

    Mission

    Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources.

    Diversity

    We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

    01

    Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as related to this position. To receive full consideration, your application and your attached transcript(s) must clearly support your response.

    • I have not received a High School Diploma or GED
    • I have a High School Diploma or GED
    • I have completed some college coursework but have not received a degree
    • I have an Associate degree from an accredited institution
    • I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
    • I have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degree
    • I have a Masters degree from an accredited institution
    • I have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution

    02

    Do you hold a current unencumbered healthcare related license or certification in the state of Oregon?

    • Yes
    • No

    03

    Please indicate the number of years of experience that you possess working in healthcare office/clinic/hospital within the past seven years.

    • No experience
    • Less than one year of experience
    • One year of experience or more, but less than two years of experience
    • Two years of experience or more, but less than three years of experience
    • Three years of experience or more, but less than four years of experience
    • Four years of experience or more, but less than five years of experience
    • Five years of experience or more

    04

    Please indicate the number of years of experience that you possess teaching or training others in the healthcare field.

    • No experience
    • Less than one year of experience
    • One year of experience or more, but less than two years of experience
    • Two years of experience or more, but less than three years of experience
    • Three years of experience or more, but less than four years of experience
    • Four years of experience or more, but less than five years of experience
    • Five years of experience or more

    05

    Please indicate the number of years of experience that you possess instructing in topics related to Health Sciences or Health Care.

    • No experience
    • Less than one year of experience
    • One year of experience or more, but less than two years of experience
    • Two years of experience or more, but less than three years of experience
    • Three years of experience or more, but less than four years of experience
    • Four years of experience or more, but less than five years of experience
    • Five years of experience or more

    06

    I understand that my application will not be considered unless I: attach all required documents as specified in the job announcement. submit a complete application form which clearly demonstrates the minimum qualifications for the position. * have removed my social security number from all my documents, including transcripts. Please review the supplemental information section of the job announcement for specific information about required documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.

    • Yes

    Required Question

    Employer Chemeketa Community College

    Address 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE

    Salem, Oregon, 97305

    Phone 503.399.5009

    Website http://www.chemeketa.edu

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWoodburn, OR

    Skills

    • Content Delivery/Distributionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Course Coordinationunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Health Information Managementunmatched
    • Health Scienceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Medical Terminologyunmatched
    • Multiculturalunmatched
    • Online Coursesunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched

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