Faculty Professional Development Coordinator

The Faculty Professional Development Coordinator is a key resource for enhancing teaching effectiveness and student success across the college. This position plays a critical role in supporting full-time, adjunct, and part-time instructional faculty in adopting, implementing, and assessing evidence-based teaching strategies and thoughtfully integrating digital learning technologies to create engaging, accessible, and effective student learning experiences. The coordinator works collaboratively with department colleagues to design, implement, and manage the college’s program of professional development that promotes pedagogical excellence, innovation in teaching, and equitable student outcomes.

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/CV
• 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.

Program Responsibilities

• In collaboration with department colleagues, develop, coordinate, and facilitate institutes, retreats, workshops, certifications, and ongoing training sessions for faculty focused on effective, equitable, and evidence-based teaching and learning practices (e.g., active learning, inclusive pedagogy, universal design, assessment design)

• Consult individually and in small groups with faculty to provide confidential support, feedback, and resources to improve course design, instructional delivery, and student engagement

• Promote and support the development of learning environments that are equitable, diverse, and inclusive

• Curate and develop resources (e.g., online micro-courses, guides, toolkits) to support faculty self-paced professional growth

• Deliver instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

Digital Learning and Instructional Technology Integration

• Provide pedagogical leadership on the effective integration of digital learning technologies and coordinate with the department’s Learning Technology Facilitators to align faculty training, learning management system (LMS) practices, and instructional design approaches with evidence-based teaching and learning goals

• Support the department’s Digital Accessibility Advocate in advising, training, and development of faculty on the design and implementation of effective multimodal learning experiences that serve diverse learning needs and comply with digital accessibility requirements

• Support the department’s Media Technical Coordinator in the thoughtful and pedagogically appropriate production of instructional media

• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and research in educational technology and digital pedagogy relevant to the community college environment

Program Development and Assessment

• Design and execute a comprehensive, needs-based faculty development program aligned with the college's strategic goals for teaching and learning

• Develop assessment methods to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of professional development activities on teaching quality and student outcomes

• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify institutional teaching and learning needs and develop targeted interventions

Professional Relationships

• Cultivate trusting, non-evaluative, and collaborative educator development relationships with faculty across all disciplines

• Partner with other campus units (e.g., IT, Library, Student Services) to ensure a cohesive and well-supported learning environment

• Work collaboratively with department staff and faculty to meet department goals

• Serve as liaison with faculty college departments and statewide groups and committees as appropriate

Teaching and Learning Values

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness

• Encourages creative and critical thinking

• Engages participants in an active learning process

• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives

• Encourages student responsibility for learning

• Promotes learning as a lifelong 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

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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant area of study (psychology, communications, education/instructional design, TESOL)

-AND-

One year experience teaching in secondary or post-secondary settings

-AND-

Two (2) or more years’ experience in instructional design, faculty development, or educational consulting

-AND-

Experience teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

Core Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of instructional design and adult learning

• Ability to create digitally accessible materials appropriate to the business or instructional context

• Ability to draw from the literature around effective teaching and faculty development to inform work

• Effective facilitation and consultation skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work well with non-technical faculty and staff

• Ability to manage projects, assess needs, and meet deadlines

• Ability to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology

• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction

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

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant area of study (psychology, communications, education/instructional design, TESOL)

• Two (2) or more years’ experience teaching in a post-secondary setting

• Bilingual English/Spanish

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 11-month faculty assignment of the 192 duty day 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

Light Work:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 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/

*PleaseNote: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.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

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.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at 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 503.399.2537, 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 503.399.2537 or email alice.sprague@chemeketa.edu.