Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking applications for part-time faculty assignments in Chemistry. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field. This position is for an interest pool, meaning applicants may be considered for assignments based on departmental needs throughout the academic year. PCC values equity and inclusion and offers a collaborative educational environment. Opportunities for professional development are available as part of the faculty experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Education, Biochemistry or related fields.
• 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for part-time faculty assignments in Chemistry.
• Teach courses based on department assignment needs.
• Contribute to a collaborative educational environment.

Education

Master’s degree (or higher) in the subject area

Master’s degree (or higher) in a related area PLUS 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the 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. PCC 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 Chemistry. 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 and 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

• Master’s degree (or higher) in the subject area

OR

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a related area PLUS 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area

Subject Area degrees include (but are not limited to):

• Chemistry, Chemical Education, Biochemistry

Related Area degree include (but are not limited to):

• Agricultural Chemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Biology
• Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Materials Engineering
• Materials Science, Petroleum Engineering, Pharmacology
• Physical Sciences, Toxicology

These lists of subject and related areas may not be inclusive as there are other degree titles that may be appropriate. The Program Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department Chair, will make a recommendation to the Pathway Dean about the applicability of a particular degree that is outside the scope of this list.

Provisional Approval

An instructor without a Masters or Doctorate may be approved if they have 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area and are actively pursuing the degree and are anticipated to be awarded the degree within six months of hire, as determined by the instructor’s graduate advisor (a letter from the advisor will be required and kept on file).

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

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.

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 information)
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit the PCC catalog handbooks.

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

PCC 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 and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility.

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

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Clery Act, you may view PCC\'s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains security and safety-related policy disclosures, emergency preparedness and crime statistics, and related information. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check. PCC is not currently able to provide visa sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC at [e-mail] if you have questions.