Wilderness Field Instructor Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Description Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Back Country First Aid Instructor. This is a part-time faculty, union, exempt, and non-benefits-eligible position. This role requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Travel may be required at a reimbursed rate (based on college travel policy). This is a part-time faculty pool 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's strategic priorities and seek 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Instructs students in both indoor and outdoor classroom(s). Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges where facilities and schedules permit. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including 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. Understands and uses the college's computer system. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS: May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.

Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Perform field exercises in a safe and orderly manner. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Part-time instructors qualify to teach Wilderness & Back Country First Aid courses for CEU by having past experience and expertise in one or more of the following subjects: Wilderness Survival Wilderness First Aid Search and Rescue One year teaching experience or two years practical experience.

Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change. Our Wilderness & Back Country First Aid instructors must have at least one of the following to be certified through our certification body; ASHI-America Safety & Health Institute: AAP instructor AHA instructor American Red Cross instructor Academic Degree in Medicine Certified EMS or Fire instructor Certified Emergency Nurses Association instructor DAN instructor Certified Law Enforcement instructor Certified Teacher Certified Mine Safety & Health Administration instructor Certified National Traffic Safety Institute instructor Certified Scuba Diving instructor ECSI/AAOS instructor EFR instructor ILTP instructor NSC instructor Military Training Instructor NOLS/WMI instructor NSP instructor OSHA authorized trainer SAI instructor SOLO instructor WMA instructor YMCA lifeguard instructor 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. WORKING CONDITION: Work location will be both classroom and field exercises at off campus locations. Will be exposed to weather conditions and forest environment

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 Director.

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: Resume Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position If applicable: Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard'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 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.