Position Details Position Information Position TitlePart-Time Instructor Psychology POOLClassification TitleF3Hourly rate Stipend or Load Unit752 per load unitClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen for the 2526 Academic Year starting Fall 2025Position TypeEmployee ClassPart-Time InstructorInstructor StatusThis is a part-time instructor position non-represented and non-benefited.Overtime EligibleExemptFLSA StatusLearned ProfessionalCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeProvide instruction in Psychology as a member of an instructional team of full and part-time instructors direct student discussion select learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives and evaluate student performance in the classroom.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide instruction in Psychology. Courses are taught in the classroom remote or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day andor evening classes taught at the Bend or branch campuses Redmond Madras Prineville or by interactive video chat technology.Cooperate with faculty and accept direction from assigned Department Chair in developing and implementing syllabi teaching methods assignments and standards to achieve course specific and program-wide student learned outcomes and assessment goals.Act as a resource person for students.Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location as assigned.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals 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.Thorough knowledge of field of Psychology.Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.Visual ability corrected to enable instructor to observe direct and supervise students in classroom situations.Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers video chat technology e.g. Zoom and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system LMS used at COCC.Ability to orally communicate effectively with others using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.Ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.Ability to review understand and apply concepts presented in training programs conferences andor professional literature.Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.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.The ability to work well independently and self-monitor in order to recognize the link between the instructors classroom behaviors and the student success theories and skills begin taught.Knowledge of current academic models of student success and retention.Ergonomic RequirementsAbility to work in classroom and office environments using computers white boards projectors and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsMasters Degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.Equivalency StatementThe 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 QualificationsCollege teaching experienceEEO StatementThe 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 QuestionsRequired 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 ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree How many years of COLLEGE LEVEL teaching experience do you have Less than 1 year1-2 years 2-3 years3 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 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 YesNo The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.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 veteranNo 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 requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterCollege Transcript 1 unofficialOptional DocumentsUS Military DD 214