Position Details Position Information Position Title Part Time Instructor Chemistry POOL Classification Title F3 Hourly rate Stipend or Load Unit 752 per load unit Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Open Until Filled Notes POOL - Open for the 2025-26 academic year Position TypeEmployee Class Part-Time Instructor Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position non-represented and non-benefited. Overtime Eligible Exempt FLSA Status Campus Location Redmond Primary Purpose To provide instruction in Chemistry courses in support of a range of certificate and transfer programs. To teach direct student discussion select laboratory-learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives. To assess student learning in the classroom and laboratory. To work with others to design and deliver such courses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide instruction in Chemistry courses. This includes both student class and laboratory sessions. Course assignments may include sessions taught during the day andor evening delivered in-person as conditions allow or online synchronously or asynchronously. Provide individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress including scheduled open office hours for student consultations. Utilize resources including technological resources such as a Learning Management System to support teaching activities as appropriate. Participate in collaborative efforts related to curriculum development and the evaluation of courses and academic program. Perform other essential duties and tasks relevant to part-time instructor teaching assignments as assigned. Act as a resource person for students. Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students. Department Specific 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. Demonstrable evidence of excellence in teaching typical Chemistry coursework found at a community college. This includes demonstrable evidence of the on-going pursuit of activities intended to improve teaching skills. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Chemistry in the broadest possible sense. Ability to use a variety of teaching techniques and instructional methods as are appropriate to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all students. Ability to design develop and help maintain instructional programs and curricula in Chemistry. Ability to observe direct and supervise students through laboratory experiences. Ability to use computers to communicate to produce and manage documents and data. Ability to work with historically underrepresented students including students of color and commit to assisting the College and Department in work to better serve these students. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter in relevant teaching settings such as classrooms laboratories synchronous or asynchronous online environments. Ability to review understand and apply concepts presented in training programs conferences andor the professional literature. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty staff and administrative employees. Willingness to travel andor 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 office andor virtual environments using computers white boards projectors and other basic office equipment. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Requirements Masters degree in Chemistry or closely related field. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet 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 Demonstrated excellence in teaching or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching. Teaching experience relevant to lower division college Chemistry courses. 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 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3. In support of COCCs 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 COCCs 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 Colleges 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 Colleges 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 andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your feel your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position. I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree I have an Associates degree. My degree is not in the required stated areas. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting I have a Bachelors degree in another area. I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. 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 documents 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 forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences 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 COCCs 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 Applicant Documents Required Documents ResumeVitae Cover Letter College Transcript 1 unofficial Optional Documents College Transcript 2 unofficial US Military DD 214