Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Bioscience Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Oregon Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oregon is accepting applications for a Part-Time Faculty interest pool in Bioscience Technology. This role involves developing course content and supporting students. Applicants should have a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree and teaching experience. The community-focused environment fosters collaboration and personal growth, while part-time faculty enjoy benefits such as retirement savings plans. This is a great opportunity to engage with a vibrant learning community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years of non-teaching experience in the field.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of non-teaching experience.
• AAS degree with 5 years of non-teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content in Bioscience Technology.
• Participate in program development and improvement.
• Provide academic support to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in subject area or related field

Bachelor’s degree in subject area

AAS degree in subject area

Job description

Overview

Join our Team at Portland Community College. 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 Bioscience Technology at the Rock Creek Campus. 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 PCC program page and PCC Course Catalog. 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

General Requirements:

• Master’s degree in subject area (see below for subject area details) AND Equivalent of 3 years full-time, non-teaching experience in the field
• Master’s degree in related area plus 30 quarter hours credit in upper division coursework in subject areas AND Equivalent of 3 years full-time, non-teaching experience in the field
• Bachelor’s degree in subject area AND Equivalent of 4 years full-time, non-teaching experience in the field
• Bachelor’s degree in related area plus 30 quarter hours upper division course work in subject area AND Equivalent of 4 years full-time, non-teaching experience in the field
• AAS degree in subject area or professional education AND Equivalent of 5 years full-time, non-teaching experience in the field

For Additional Specific Course Requirements, please see the Bioscience Technology Instructor Qualifications page.

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 life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

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

PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.
• Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see PCC Employment Faculty Information page)
• For more information on PCC\'s General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.

See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCC

Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). For more information please review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/

Oregon Veterans\' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans\' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans\' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

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

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to Clery Act, you may view PCC\’s most recent Annual Security Report on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains security 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 at [e-mail]