Part-Time Faculty: Water Quality and Distribution (Pool)

Are you student centered? Motivated? A team player? If so, this position is for you!

The Faculty Part-Time Water Quality and Distribution position, under the direction of the Dean of Career and Technical Education, is primarily responsible for teaching water quality and treatment. This position requires creativity, futuristic thinking, and a commitment to developing this field of study. Evening or offsite classes may be part of the assignment. The faculty members of Umpqua Community College are committed to facilitating learning using the most up to date pedagogy, technology, and discipline specific knowledge.  All faculty are responsible for teaching in all modalities and keeping current in new modalities that develop in higher education. Although facilitating learning is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of learners are also served when faculty are engaged in service to the college and student support activities. The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and alignment of job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.  

REASONS TO WORK HERE

The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50 years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities. 

 Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you’d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure. 

• Commensurate with State of Oregon requirements of respective academic and/or technical field:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/water quality, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Knowledge of best practices in engineering and engineering instruction.
  3. Knowledge of best practices in Water Quality and Water Distribution Instruction.

• Community College classroom teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Skill in curriculum development, course revision.
• Online instruction experience. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
 For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;

 VETERANS PREFERENCE
 Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference
 Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua 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.
 Documents Required

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com.
 If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
 
 Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
 
 Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.