Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Early Childhood Education

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in Oregon is looking for part-time faculty in Early Childhood Education. Applicants must hold a Master's degree with relevant coursework and have three years of recent experience working with children. This role allows instructors to engage with a supportive campus community and contribute to the education of future educators. Benefits include Oregon Sick Leave and retirement plans, and faculty salaries depend on the type of courses taught.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 30 quarter credits in early childhood education.
• Three years full-time equivalent experience in early care and education.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in Early Childhood Education.
• Prepare course material and assess student progress.

Skills

Teaching

Child Development

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College

PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process will be provided with assistance.

Portland Community College (PCC) is currently accepting applications for Part‑Time Faculty positions in Early Childhood Education at the Sylvania Campus. The department will review applications as new positions arise during the academic year. This is not a specific job posting but an interest pool from which applicants may be selected for substitute or full‑term classes.

Program and Who We Are Looking For

Applicants will be asked to list the current PCC courses they are able to teach.

Instructor Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in the subject area or a related area. All Master’s degrees must include a minimum of 30 quarter credits of coursework in early childhood education.

Experience

• Three years full‑time equivalent recent work in the field, specifically with children ages infant through preschool and/or families in early care and education. Recent is defined as within the last 10 years.

Instructors who meet the above requirements may teach all ECE and HEC courses, except ECE 234.

Degrees Recognized as Master’s in the Subject Area

• Child and Family Studies
• Human Development
• Public Policy
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Early Education
• Human Services
• Family Studies
• Developmental Psychology
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education
• Adult Education
• Adult Learning
• Education
• Early Childhood Studies
• Family Studies and Human Services
• Human Ecology
• Child Psychology
• Infant and Family Development
• Child Life
• Dual Language/Bilingual Education
• Educational Studies
• Reading and Literacy
• Counseling
• Teaching

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts must be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date.
• Credentials must come from a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution with equivalent accreditation. Transcripts from other countries will be evaluated by accredited agencies.
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301, visit the website.

Veterans' Preference

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and a letter from the Department of VA

Benefits and Compensation

Part‑time faculty begin at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). Part‑time faculty are eligible for benefits such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

Other Information

Portland Community College does not sponsor visas. PCC employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. General information about security policies is available on the Department of Public Safety website.

For questions, contact PCC at [e-mail].