Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Computer Science

Portland Community College; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking part-time faculty for computer science courses. The department will review applications for substitute and full-term assignments based on course needs during the Academic Year.

Qualified applicants may be considered for a variety of teaching duties, and you will be asked to list PCC courses you can teach. The college emphasizes equity, inclusion, and a learning community environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Electrical Engineering, Math, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Systems Science.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject and 2+ years of game development experience.
• Ability to teach PCC courses listed in the PCC Course Catalog

Responsibilities

• Teach PCC courses in Computer Science as assigned for the Academic Year.
• Prepare and review course materials and evaluations in line with PCC policies.

Skills

Game development experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

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 Computer Science. 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/computer-science/

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.

Instructor Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Electrical Engineering, Math, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Systems Science.

For game development classes, consideration will be given to candidates with:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant subject

• Two (2) or more years of experience in computer game development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

• Relevant recent industry or education/teaching experience

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 within2 weeks of offer datefor 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 https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)

• 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 changescan be foundatpcc.edu/hr/[e-mail] 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 determine 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: