Instructor - Psychology jobs in Salem, OR

This Psychology Instructor position works closely with other Psychology faculty in overseeing the Psychology curriculum at the college. The Psychology program’s curriculum has been designed to provide our students with a broad-based understanding of theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, and core-content areas in the discipline.

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, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicates the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it to be 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.

• Use appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understand and utilize available technology as communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentations
• Develop and teach online and/or hybrid versions of the standard courses.
• Develop and teach new courses in response to diverse community and student needs and interests.
• Maintain regular office hours, provide timely responses to student inquires, and advise/assist students so that they become more likely to succeed both within their Chemeketa experience and the broader educational community
• Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

• 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 

• Understand, develop, and provide a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
• Actively participate in the retention and recruitment of students
• Maintain an awareness of current trends in Psychology and incorporate these trends within instruction
• Actively participate with other faculty in regular departmental duties and in the on-going planning, oversight and assessment of the Social Science program college curriculum
• Actively participate in college and community committees and functions as a representative of the Social Science program.

• 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 

• 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 practice

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

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

• Area of specialty in Applied Psychology
• Strong desire to teach a variety of psychology courses, both in-person and online
• A sound understanding of the community college learning environment and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission
• At least one year, or equivalent, teaching at the post-secondary level, preferably at a community college
• The desire, ability, and dedication to employ technology as an effective instructional tool in the delivery of courses
• The ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, educational partners and community members who span a diverse range of cultures, languages, nationalities, socioeconomic, and educational experience
• The ability to effectively teach adult learners
• A desire and commitment to create a classroom environment focused on active learning in which all students are welcomed and encouraged to participate
• Bilingual English/Spanish

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 10-month faculty assignment of the F9 band and grade
• All positions at Chemeketa 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
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• 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. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached 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.  

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

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 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. All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.