Part Time Curriculum Development Jobs in Portland, OR

Salary: $39.83 Hourly
Location : Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Union
Job Number: 2425-00261
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Department: Skills Development
Opening Date: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Skills Development Instructor position. This is a part-time, faculty, term-by-term, union, exempt, and non-benefits eligible position.
This is a part-time faculty pool posting for available assignments during the academic year. 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.
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 the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.
At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.
The College and the Department
Clackamas Community College has a long-standing history of collective decision-making and does so with a central goal in mind - students must come first. Clackamas is a comprehensive community college in the Portland metro area that provides transfer degree programs, career programs, community education classes, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. The Skills Development department focuses on the needs of students who are entering the Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED, Adult High School Diploma (AHSD), and developmental education classes. This department resides in the Academic Foundations and Connections Division, working with all of student services, Counseling, the Library, English as a Second Language, English, and Math to provide learners with essential skills for daily life, the workplace, their community, and further education.
This position will provide leadership focused on our ABE, GED, and AHSD programs. The successful candidate will be an innovative, collaborative, and participatory faculty member - and one who brings a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor CCC students. Additionally, we are seeking a person who may have experience in Title II grant requirements, Adult Basic Skills Learning Standards, and alternative education Full-time faculty at CCC are also expected to provide mentorship for part-time faculty. This position will have evening responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The faculty member will be responsible for course material development, instruction, and assessment. Teach ABE, GED, AHSD and/or developmental education classes and other courses based on qualifications and interest. As the role of faculty evolves, responsibilities and expectations transform appropriately.

• Regular participation in department, division, and college meetings and committees.
• Review and evaluate student progress.
• Program assessment.
• Compile and interpret data for routine reports.
• Engagement in activities that enhance the department's rapport with area high schools, industry partners, and/or workforce partners, as well as serve as a liaison to outreach sites.
• Assist in revision and development of courses, curriculum, and media.
• Participate in staff development, community service projects, and/or conferences.
• Develop and assess curriculum aligned with the Oregon Learning Standards.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Instructors are expected to advise students, assist with student registration, and perform other tasks related to instruction, assessment, and program development, as assigned.

• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Additional responsibilities may include coordinating outreach, participating in WIOA boards and partner organizations, and serving as department chair.

Qualifications
MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Masters in Adult Education or a MA, MS, MAT or MEd in any field with 24 graduate credits in adult education.
2. Two years teaching adult education in a community college environment and working adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
3. Awareness of teaching practices grounded in the Oregon Learning Standards.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching as a profession and to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, and energy in the classroom and a commitment to student success and working cooperatively with colleagues.
6. A commitment to the mission and values of Clackamas Community College.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:
Valid Driver's License
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bilingual/bicultural.
2. Experience with distance learning and the use of distance learning software such as Moodle, Blackboard, WebCT, etc.
3. Experience with curriculum development and project management.
4. Training in the Oregon Learning Standards.
5. Familiarity with accountability, the National Reporting System, Title II funding, and their relationship to adult education in the community college setting.

Additional Information
Application Instructions
When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position

1. 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

• This position will be eligible to work remotely up to (2) days per week in accordance with the CCC policy.
• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a 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 Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
• CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
In addition to a rewarding and exciting career opportunity, Clackamas offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees and their families (including domestic partners) with a broad range of benefits options. Benefits available to Clackamas employees include: (These benefits may be subject to change, per the full-time Faculty employee collective bargaining agreement)
Core Benefits:
Complete health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.
Voluntary Benefits:
Voluntary additional life insurance, short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts.
Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
Additional perks of joining Clackamas include tuition waiver for employees and their qualifying dependents, on-campus wellness activities, professional development opportunities, and generous leave policies.
Tuition Waiver:
FT Faculty employees, their spouse, domestic partner, and/or IRS dependent(s) are eligible for tuition waivers for CCC-sponsored classes. (Fees and other costs are not waived).
Paid Time Off:
Sick Leave- 80 hours/ year (start of academic year)
Personal Leave- 32 hours/ year (start of academic year)
For more information on our offered benefits, please see our benefits page
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently reside 50 miles from any of our campuses? If not, are you open to relocating at your own expense in the event of an offer? Campus addresses are detailed below:- 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045- 7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222- 29353 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville Oregon 97070

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience teaching adult education in a community college environment and working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
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Main. Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as it relates to this position.

• I have not received a High School Diploma or GED.
• I have a High School Diploma or GED.
• I have completed some college coursework but have not received a degree.
• I have an Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• I have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degree.
• I have a Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• I have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.

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Main. Please select the response from below that most closely matches the extent of your professional experience as it relates to the position.

• I do not have any professional experience.
• I have more than six months but less than one year of professional experience.
• I have one year but less than two years of professional experience.
• I have two years but less than three years of professional experience.
• I have three years but less than four years of professional experience.
• I have four years but less than five years of professional experience.
• I have five or more years of professional experience.

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