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Description Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a (part-time)Theatre Arts Instructors available for assignments during the academic year 2024-2025. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be 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.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth.

We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests.

To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives The Communication and Theatre Arts Department at Clackamas Community College seeks a part-time theatre instructor to teach acting and play production classes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Instructs students in a classroom. Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours where facilities and schedules permit.

Books tickets at local theatre productions and accompanies students to productions on Thursday evenings. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, include course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.

Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community. Responsible for classroom and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.

Convenes classes on time and as scheduled. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

May direct aides and work study students as assigned. Understands and uses the college's computer system. AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS: May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.

Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in theatre or its sub-disciplines OR a bachelor's degree in theatre and 5 years of professional theatre experience. Advanced college writing skills.

Must be available Thursday evenings to lead class. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: MFA or PhD in Theatre or its sub-disciplines. Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.

Experience directing theatrical productions. Experience with online learning systems, such as Moodle. 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: Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate

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. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Department Chair and/or Dean.

Additional Information APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents. Resume Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627. Veterans' Preference Under Oregon Law, qualified Veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for Veteran's preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application

Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter. Documents Required MEMBER COPY 4 of DD Form 214 or 215 NGB Form 22 or 55 For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All positions at CCC 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

Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step. CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment. CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas.

Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.