Job Description

 

Clackamas Community College (CCC) is an inclusive environment where the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and the community are honored and valued. We expect all employees to foster a climate of belonging that supports all students and employees in achieving success.

The primary responsibility of Clackamas Community College instructors is to instruct. Faculty members shall prepare and present the content and material of their courses. They shall conduct their classes in a manner which will reflect dignity of scholarship and provide a suitable atmosphere for learning.

 

Instruction is the primary function of the College; all operations of the institution exist to facilitate this goal. Through professional services of high quality and effective faculty, educational excellence can be achieved.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

Instructors shall:

Be responsible for imparting knowledge and developing skills through the instructional process under the direction of the department, the division and the College Administration. In carrying out their responsibilities, instructors shall exercise independent judgment based on adequate knowledge of subject matter, professional goals of subjects taught, teaching strategies, interpersonal relationships, and teaching theories and methodologies.

Instructors will be responsible for meeting classes, instructing, advising, assisting and tutoring students, and performing other tasks related to instruction as assigned. Instructors will be expected to spend thirty (30) hours a week on campus, excluding overloads and lunch hours, but including off campus instruction, distance education classes, telecommuting, or job-related meetings. It is not anyone's intent to regularly monitor working hours, but it is recognized that instructors will fulfill their professional assignments as set forth herein. Instructors realize that their professional responsibilities may occasionally require more than the expected thirty (30) hours referred to above.

In addition to instruction, related assignments include, but are not limited to:

1. Course and materials preparation.
2. Reviewing and evaluating student progress.
3. Compiling data for routine reports as required by the College.
4. Assisting in the revision and development of course, curriculum, media, and committee concerns.
5. Attending and participating in department, division, and College meetings, and committee concerns.
6. Staff development, community services, and project development.

Some instructional situations are unique; for example, team teaching, clinical settings, and open labs. Instructional assignments will be made as required to accommodate these unique teaching and/or developmental situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Teach a variety of classes related to automotive technology. Develop instructional materials, curriculum, lab activities, assessment instruments for automotive technology courses. Ability to operate typical automotive machinery and complete training for new equipment as necessary. Work any shift as is required to meet student demand. This may include mornings, afternoons, and evenings with the possibility of some weekends. Act as a liaison to industry and to local high school teachers/students. Be involved with the college community and committee service.

Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds. Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to embrace change.

 

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:       

Provide support to other department personnel as needed based on workload and staffing levels.

Maintain work areas in a manner that meets an automotive shop standard of excellence.  

 

Qualifications

 

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes 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. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a commercial automotive service repair facility beyond the normal training or preparation time.  Specialized training may include, but is not limited to, licensed apprenticeship programs, community college associate degree programs, and/or other professionally certified or licensed training.

• Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

Certifications:

 Possession of all 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, or a minimum of 6 ASEs with the commitment to complete the remaining certifications by the end of probation.

All instructors must hold the following ASE certifications prior to employment:

1. G1 Maintenance & Light Repair
2. A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems

All instructors must hold the following ASE certifications prior to teaching engine performance courses:

1. A8 Engine Performance
2. L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:

Valid Driver's License acceptable in the State of Oregon

 

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. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Working in shop areas with exposure to various automotive fumes and fluids. Both classroom and shop conditions, some noise, smells, and obstruction hazards and requiring continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, skin protection, and hearing protection.  Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.

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.  When a lab tech has been assigned to aid in lab sessions, then the responsibility would be to determine how to best use the help in setting up and/or running demonstrations, aiding students with projects, and controlling the lab to promote a safe working environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Works under the general direction of the Dean of Technology, Applied Science and Public Services.

 

Additional Information

 

Clackamas Community College is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the Clackamas Community College and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment in any educations programs, activities or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.   The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.  Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Clackamas Community College in Barlow Hall at the Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300. Please note the following areas of responsibility, should you need relevant resources or information: Section 504 Coordinator, Disability Coordinator, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3181; Title II Coordinator, Associate Dean, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3392; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oregon City campus, 503-594-3300.  

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INSTRUCTIONS: 

To apply for this position, you must submit:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
• Current Resume 
• Completed responses to the Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcript (Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.)  

 

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