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Please read carefully before applying:You must provide all information requested on the application form (resumes will not be considered as a substitute for the application). Initial screening by Human Resources for minimum requirements is based on your APPLICATION ONLY (supporting documents will not be reviewed during initial screening). Incomplete applications will not be considered by hiring committees. You will have an opportunity to upload supporting documents for committee consideration during this online application process.

Position Information

Posting Number: 06001463 Position Title: Assistant Professor (Program Director) of Geographic Information Systems Posting Date: 12/18/2018 Closing Date: 02/28/2019 Open Until Filled (notes): Length of Position: 9 months per year - academic calendar contract Anticipated Start Date:

September 2019

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty FTE: 1.0 FTE Salary Level: Assistant Professor I Starting Minimum Pay: $49,350 for 9 mos, plus exceptional benefits Starting Maximum Pay: $58,850 for 9 mos, plus exceptional benefits Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Depending on class schedule Days of the Week: Typically Monday - Friday Job Summary/Purpose:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty and Program Director. This person will teach a variety of GIS courses as well as work with the community, GIS professionals, and related COCC programs. In all areas of service, the GIS Program Director and faculty will strive to maintain the GIS program’s reputation and to help students achieve their educational and professional goals. The GIS program has been around for 20+ years and is a premier 2-year program.

Terms of Employment

•Full-time Faculty, 1.0 FTE, Exempt. This is a fulltime, tenure-track probationary position commencing September 2019. Hours of work may include evening or weekend teaching assignments.
•$49,350 – $58,850 per year depending on experience.
•Represented by the Faculty Forum Collective Bargaining Agreement.
•Initial assignment will be at the Bend Campus.
•Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants anticipating Degree completion must supply a letter from his/her university stating the degree title and that the degree will be granted by that date.
•Upon hire, must pass criminal background check and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered.
•May include travel throughout the College district

Essential Functions:

ESSENTIAL FACULTY FUNCTIONS

1.Provide instruction in area of discipline, using approved course outcomes. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses (i.e. Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, online, or other).
2.Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, transfer, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up.
3.Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
4.Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and academic program review.
5.Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
6.Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
7.Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
8.Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC TO Assistant Professor and Program Director for GIS

Teaching and Advising
•Hold a minimum of five office hours per week as required for student help sessions.
•Teach lectures and labs in a broad range of GIS curriculum. Classes may be held during the day, evening, or weekends, and may be held online or on multiple campuses.
•Provide academic student advising and assistance to prospective GIS students.
•Work with students to provide necessary documentation for licensure and/or certification exams.
•Serve as first contact for GIS student program concerns.
•Coordinate practical experience in off-campus facilities and evaluate student performance.
•Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning, job placement, national certification readiness and follow-up studies.

Administrative
•Monitor the GIS budget.
•Prepare supplies or equipment purchase requests.
•Recommend hiring of instructors and teaching assistants to the CIS Chair.
•Orient and evaluate PT instructors, as needed, for GIS courses.
•Verify the accuracy of GIS staff time sheets.
•Participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) Council meetings.
•Recruit and collaborate with community partners (advisory committee members) and convene an annual meeting with recorded minutes and/or action items.
•Assist the college in meeting any grant requirements related to the GIS program.

Curriculum
•Maintain the curriculum and course standards as expected by the department and national standards.
•Review and update the yearly catalog copy and program descriptions; Assist in maintaining program website materials.
•Assess GIS program/course outcomes regularly and develop strategies for continual improvement.
•Anticipate and initiate new curriculum/courses by completing required documents for the curriculum committee
•Annually review and select textbooks for each of the courses and complete book orders for each term
•Work with Enrollment Services to coordinate GIS program admissions.
•Prepare and propose the GIS class schedule each term.
•Market the GIS program and recruit potential students; Take part in school or community open houses or degree fairs.
•Perform other essential duties and tasks, as assigned.

Support Partner Programs
•Work collaboratively with the program director for Aviation and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in…
oplanning and developing new GIS courses that are utilized by aviation and/or UAS students.
oscheduling GIS courses, term by term, that are utilized by aviation and/or UAS students.
ocontributing GIS course content and assessments, where necessary, for aviation courses such as Introduction to UAS and UAS Operations.
•Work collaboratively with the program director or lead faculty for Geography in…
oplanning GIS course offerings and schedule that would benefit geography students as electives.
ocontributing GIS course content and assessments, where necessary, for geography courses that are not part of the GIS programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1.Thorough knowledge in the field of taught discipline and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
2.Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses, including, but not limited to Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, Geodatabase Design, Computer Cartography, Spatial Data Collection, Data Conversion and Documentation, Analysis of Spatial Data, GIS Customization, Remote Sensing and GIS Capstone.
3.Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
4.Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
5.Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
6.Ability to effectively use Microsoft office suite, various course management systems, technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses and other technology used in the instruction setting.
7.Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
8.Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
9.Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
10.Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
11.Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.
12.Thorough, current knowledge in the field of Health Information Technology and commitment to remain current with the changes resulting from national healthcare policy.
13.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and participate in various aspects of program coordination.
14.Specific knowledge of current technology related to Health Informatics (i.e. EHR)
15.Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.

Physical Demands and Other Ergonomic Requirements:

Work is performed in classroom and office environments with the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to use computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary conversations. Computer screen is used frequently. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Travel throughout the College district as needed. A flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the position responsibilities. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status or any other classes protected under Federal and State statues in any education program, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Equal Employment Officer, c/o COCC’s Human Resources office, 541.383.7216.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements for Teaching Transfer Credit Courses:
Master’s Degree in the subject area or closely related to that of primary teaching assignment from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of the primary teaching assignment.

Minimum Requirements for Teaching Geographic Information Systems Courses:
1.A degree or credential appropriate in the field of primary teaching assignment (AAS, BS, or MS depending on the program) and/or demonstrated competencies in professional fields; or instructor has a minimum of 24-quarter hours of credit in the field of the primary teaching assignment.
2.Knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of the teaching of Geographic Information systems.
3.Minimum 2 years’ experience with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPro and/or ArcGIS Online software.
4.Experience with Global Positioning receivers (GPS) and associated software for data management.
5.Minimum 2 years’ experience using GIS in industry, government of academics.

Special Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree or higher in GeoSciences, Geographic Information Systems or Geography
•One or more years of teaching experience within a geographic information systems (or similar) program
•Possess GIS Professional (GISP) Certification
•Experience with aviation, either Private Pilot or small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Part 107 Certification.
•Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note that you will be required to upload/create the required documents indicated in this posting at the time you apply. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload all required documents, including transcript(s). If you have questions please contact HR at 541-383-7216.

COCC is not able to support work Visas for this position. Candidates must be able to work in the United States at time of employment.

If you have letters of recommendation that are being sent directly to HR, please upload a Word document or PDF stating these documents are being sent to HR. This will act as a placeholder for your required documents and allow you to continue your application process and submit.

**The preferred method of receiving letters of recommendation is through our email address at hr@cocc.edu.

If you wish to have hard copies sent, our physical address is:

Central Oregon Community College
Attn: Human Resources
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703

Is a Criminal History Check required? Yes Is a Credit History Check Required? No Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education?
   • No High School Diploma or GED
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Professional Certification or License (not a degree)
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Master's Degree In Progress
   • Ph.D
   • J.D.
   • M.D.
   • Other Doctorate Level Degree
   • Ph.D
2. * How many years of COLLEGE LEVEL teaching experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-2 years
   • 2-3 years
   • 3 years
   • More than 3 years
3. * Are you a U.S. military veteran? (COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 or DD215 form as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document in the next step of this application process.)
   • Yes, I am a veteran
   • No, I am not a veteran
4. If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 or DD215 form as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College:
   • Yes, I will provide my consent when requested
   • No, I will not provide my consent when requested
6. * The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position. Are you, or will you be eligible to work in the US by the start date of the position?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of having a minimum of 2 years’ experience with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPro and/or ArcGIS Online software.

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of having experience with Global Positioning receivers (GPS) and associated software for data management.

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of having a minimum of 2 years' experience using GIS in industry, government, or academics.

   (Open Ended Question)

10. As a desirable qualification, can you please tell us how many years of teaching experience you have with a geographic information systems (or similar) program?
    • 0
    • 1-3
    • 4+
11. Although only a desirable qualification, do you possess a GIS Professioinal (GISP) certification?
    • yes
    • no
12. Although only a desirable qualification, please describe your experience with aviation, either Private Pilot or small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Part 107 Certification.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy/Evidence of Teaching Potential
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3
7. College Transcript 1 (unofficial)

Optional Documents

1. College Transcript 2 (unofficial)
2. College Transcript 3 (unofficial)
3. College Transcript 4 (unofficial)
4. US Military DD 214
5. Other Document 1
6. Other Document 2
7. Other Document 3
8. Placement File, if applicable
9. Other Document 4
10. Other Document 5
11. License or Certification