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Position Title: Yoga Instructor
Department/Unit: Academic Affairs
Classification: PT Faculty
Status (exempt/non-exempt): Exempt
Reports to: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Percentage: Part time-
Annual/Academic year: term to term
Pay is dependent upon individual credentials and experience.
Overview
- We are hiring a part-time Yoga Instructor- PE182K and PE182L (course details below).
- The courses will be taught face to face
- Winter term starts January 8 and ends March 23, 2024
- Spring term starts April 1 and ends June 15, 2024
Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment.
Course detail
PE182K- Yoga I- Introduces the values and skills of Hatha yoga. Includes basic yoga philosophy and exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living.
PE182L Yoga II- Expands application of the values and skills of Hatha yoga. Includes intermediate yoga exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Student Success: Instruct students using approved course outcome guides and accurate syllabi. Prepare instructional materials as needed. Meet all assigned classes. Apply the colleges values for teaching and learning. Facilitate learning that applies to students' academic and career goals. Meet the curricular needs of students at various learning levels. Encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment. Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourages student and instructor interaction. Actively engage students in the learning process. Encourage creative and critical thinking. Evaluate and grade student progress and systematically assess the program using meaningful indicators to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and achieve stated student learning outcomes for all students, including underrepresented students and first-generation college students. Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress. Assess the achievement of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level.
Professional Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners. Interact with students, staff, and administration in a professional manner. Assure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility. Engage in a reasonable amount of student contact outside of instruction to respond to questions and to resolve course-related problems. Complete required college trainings.
Additionally, Part-time faculty are invited and encouraged to participate in professional development and other institutional work (such as attending department meetings, engaging in committee work, and advancing shared governance).
Compliance Comply with published College Policies and Procedures. Maintain a safe learning and working environment by following all laws, policies and procedures established by the College and through state and federal oversight (such as OSHA and Title IX). Maintain College safety standards in work areas; ensure that students are trained in good safety practices; and make reasonable efforts to ensure that students follow good safety practices.
Other duties as needed: Use of media aids, the library, and other resources, as applicable.
*The list of typical duties & responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING STAFF
No supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology plus three (3) years teaching experience at the college/high school levels. Recent experience teaching at the college level or teaching adults of varying skill levels is preferred.
OR
- Master's degree in any field, plus a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology plus three (3) years teaching experience at the college/high school levels. Recent experience teaching at the college level or teaching adults of varying skill levels is preferred.
OR Demonstrated Competency:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology. Recent experience teaching at the college level or teaching adults of varying skill levels is preferred.
Successful candidates will secure certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator (FA, CPR, and AED) or equal certifications from another professional organization (i.e., American Heart Association, National Safety Council, National Safety Health Institute).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light physical exertion with occasional, moderate lifting, bending, stooping, and pulling.
- Ability to carry equipment and tools of moderate weight, using arms and hands.
- Mobility to move between offices, classrooms, and floors.
- Ability to hear the conversational voice and effectively communicate responses.
- Visual acuity to read and evaluate student work and complete and maintain various types of records.
- Assignment will include teaching at all OCCC locations and may involve field work conducted at various organizations within Lincoln County. Travel between College sites and other locations may be required as needed.
- Periodic travel and overnight stays outside of Lincoln County may be required for meetings, professional development, and other purposes.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Faculty positions are represented by the collective bargaining agreement between American Federation of Teachers and Oregon Coast Community College.
- Part time faculty have term to term appointments. New part time faculty will be evaluated during their first term of employment.
**The use of tobacco and smoke-emitting materials and devices including electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all of the college locations, including OCCCs building exteriors and parking lots.
Oregon Coast Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
In support of Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment, we encourage veterans and veterans with disabilities to explore employment opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College.
All positions at Oregon Coast Community College are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college. Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment.
Federal law prohibits the College from employing an individual who has not provided documentation for verification by the third day of employment.
Contact Human Resources if you need assistance and/or an accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, contact Human Resources at 541-867-8515.
- Notice of Affirmative Action Policy- It is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or family relationship (ORS 659.340), in admission and access to, or treatment in, employment, educational programs, or activity as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and their implementing regulations.
