Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Biology

PCC Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

PCC Portland Community College is seeking part-time faculty for Biology across its campuses in Portland, Oregon. Faculty will teach courses such as Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology.

A Master’s degree in Biology or a related field with 30 quarter hours in the subject is required. The position supports an interest pool for necessary courses throughout the academic year, with part-time benefits including sick leave and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant biological sciences.
• 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Biology required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology courses.
• Serve as a substitute or full-term faculty for various classes.

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Biology

Job description

About the Role

Portland Community College is currently accepting applications to be considered for part‑time faculty assignments in Biology across its four main campuses. Applicants may be considered for courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology, as well as substitute and full‑term class assignments. This posting represents an interest pool; specific positions will be identified as the department’s needs arise during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related field AND 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Biology.

Master’s degrees in the following areas are considered equivalent: Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Animal Sciences, Botany, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC), Doctor of Dental Science (DDS or DMD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ecology, Education/Science Education (assuming 30 graduate credits in any of the other subjects), Entomology, ESR (Environmental Science and Resources), Evolution/Evolutionary Biology, Fisheries, Forestry, Genetics, Marine Biology, Medical Doctor (MD), Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Physiology, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Zoology. Other degree titles may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis by the division dean or department chair.

Provisional Approval

A part‑time instructor without a Master’s or Doctorate may be approved if they have 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area and are actively pursuing the appropriate degree, with award anticipated within six months of hire. A letter from the graduate advisor will be required.

Benefits

Part‑time faculty may be eligible for Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. Detailed benefit information can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. Portland Community College complies with Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law, providing preference to qualifying veterans and disabled veterans.