Medical Assisting/Basic Nursing Instructor

Chemeketa Community College; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College is seeking energetic, teaching-focused instructors for a full-time, 172-day Medical Assisting and Basic Nursing Assistant program position in McMinnville, Oregon. The role blends classroom, laboratory, clinical and community-based instruction to prepare students for healthcare careers.

The instructor will engage in curriculum development, adapt to diverse learners, and deliver instruction in multiple modalities including face-to-face, remote, and hybrid formats to

Qualifications

• Possesses a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon.
• Equivalent of (2) two years of demonstrated experience as a registered nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Instructs Medical Assisting and Basic Nursing Assistant courses utilizing knowledge of the discipline and teaching practice that facilitates student learning.
• Meets all scheduled and special classes—day, possible evening and weekends.
• Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines.
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes.
• Posts and maintains office hours.
• Provides students with course syllabi.
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required.
• Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teaching

RN license in Oregon

Education

Registered nurse license (Oregon)

Job description

Chemeketa Community College seeks energetic, teaching-focused candidates for a full-time, 172-day Medical Assisting and Basic Nursing Assistant Instructor position based in McMinnville, Oregon. The instructor will provide high-quality, bilingual classroom, laboratory, clinical, and community-based instruction that prepares students for employment in healthcare settings. This position supports program expansion and equitable access to healthcare workforce training throughout Chemeketa’s diverse three-county service district, with significant instructional responsibilities at the Yamhill Valley Campus, Woodburn Center, and other college locations as needed. Bilingual Spanish-English communication skills are required to support student recruitment, instruction, retention, and community engagement. Chemeketa serves students through its central campus in Salem, a network of campuses and centers, and its statewide leadership in online education.

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.

Instructional Program Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materials
• Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
• Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required
• Promotes positive image of college and college programs
• Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations
• Functions as a life-long learner

Instruction

• Instructs Medical Assisting and Basic Nursing Assistant courses utilizing knowledge of the discipline and teaching practice that facilitates student learning
• Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, possible evening and weekends
• Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
• Posts and maintains office hours
• Provides students with course syllabi
• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
• Maintains college facilities and equipment
• Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possesses a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon

Equivalent of (2) two years of demonstrated experience as a registered nurse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education
• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others
• Demonstrates ability or desire to work with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students and communities
• Demonstrates ability or desire to work with a variety of technological media

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 172 duty day faculty assignment of the F9 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

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

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/.

Please Note: 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

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 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279
• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537
• For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323
• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affi

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