Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Anthropology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,900 - 55,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative campus community

Job summary

A leading community college in Oregon is seeking applications for a Part-Time Faculty Interest Pool in the Anthropology Department. This opportunity is for those with a Master's or Ph.D. in Anthropology, alongside two years of teaching experience at a reputable institution. Applicants may be considered for both substitute and full-term class assignments. By joining, you will be part of a collaborative and equitable educational community dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• MA or Ph.D. in Anthropology required.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Graduate-level coursework in ethnographic methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Anthropology Department as needed.
• Adapt to part-time faculty assignments during the academic year.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate-level training in ethnographic methods

Knowledge in anthropology sub-fields

Education

MA Degree or Ph.D. in Anthropology

Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑ and part‑time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part‑Time Faculty assignments in the Anthropology Department. The Department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part‑time faculty in this area.

This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part‑time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/anthropology/

Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.

Instructor Qualifications

• MA Degree in Anthropology or a Ph.D. in Anthropology specializing in one of the following sub‑fields: biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology or linguistics. (The SAC recognizes that individuals with a MA degree in Anthropology may not have a sub‑Field specialty listed on their transcript. However, a review of MA candidate’s coursework, thesis topic and vita should show that their graduate education is centered about at least one of the above sub fields.)
• Two years experience teaching anthropology at an accredited college or university. (This experience may include graduate student teaching experience or part time assignments.)
• Graduate‑level training and coursework in ethnographic methods social research or laboratory methods/analysis, or the equivalent of one‑year academic experience in the field. (This experience may include graduate school projects such as summer work in field school environments).
• For ethnographic area or topical area, specific courses (like ATH 210, 211, 230, 231, 232, or 214) faculty, must have both graduate level academic preparation (minimum 9 credit hours or 6 semester hours) in the specialty area to be taught, as well one year of field experience focused on the ethnographic area or topic to be taught.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square‑mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two‑year degrees, one‑year certificate programs, short‑term training, alternative education, pre‑college courses and lifelong learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

IMPORTANT: JOB AD THIS POSTING IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT’S 5/12 A AND 45P, 41H SIMPLE EMPLOYMENT. THE PERCENTAGES MAY DIFFER FROM THE OVERALL PERCENTAGE OF JOB APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY EACH DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

Veterans’ Preference

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety‑related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1‑B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC

If you have questions, email [e-mail].