Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Humanities

PCC Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon sick leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

PCC Portland Community College is seeking applications for a Part-Time Faculty Interest Pool in Humanities. This is not a specific open position, but a pool for potential assignments during the academic year. Candidates must have a relevant advanced degree and teaching experience.

Part-time faculty are typically hired at Step 1 of the salary schedule, with hourly rates varying by course type. Eligible individuals may receive certain benefits including sick leave and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Humanities or related field.
• Experience as lead instructor for at least 4 college-level Humanities courses.
• Provisional approval possible for instructors actively pursuing a degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time Humanities courses as assigned.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.
• Maintain communication with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Skills

Master’s degree or PhD in Humanities, History, Literature, Religious Studies, Art History, Music, Philosophy, Culture Studies

Experience as lead instructor for college-level Humanities courses

Certified as a Phi Theta Kappa leadership development studies instructor

Education

Master’s degree in any field with 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Humanities

Master’s degree in any field with 15 quarter hours of graduate credit in Humanities

Job description

Part‑Time Faculty Interest Pool – Humanities

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for part‑time faculty assignments in Humanities. The department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part‑time faculty. This is not a specific open position but a pool for substitute and full‑term class assignments during the academic year.

Eligibility & Application

The pool is limited to individuals who can establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process should contact the Talent Acquisition Team. Applicants will be asked to list current PCC courses that they would be able to teach. All applications are considered on a rolling basis and may be eligible for substitute assignments as well as full‑term assignments.

Instructor Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Humanities, History, Literature, Religious Studies, Art History, Music, Philosophy, Culture Studies or a related field.
• Master’s degree in any field with 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Humanities.
• Master’s degree in any field with 15 quarter hours of graduate credit in Humanities.
• Experience as lead instructor for at least 4 college‑level Humanities courses.
• Master’s degree in any field with 16‑29 quarter hours of graduate credit in Humanities.
• Experience as lead instructor for at least 2 college‑level Humanities courses.
• For HUM 214 only: any of the above.
• For HUM 221 only: any of the above.
• Certified as a Phi Theta Kappa leadership development studies instructor (if applicable).

Other degree titles beyond this list may be considered if they meet the topic requirements. The Division Dean, in consultation with the subject area chair, will recommend eligibility.

Provisional approval may be granted to a part‑time instructor without a master’s or doctorate if they have 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area, are actively pursuing the degree, and are expected to receive the degree within six months of hire. A letter from the advisor will be required.

Benefits and Compensation

Part‑time faculty are generally hired at Step 1 of the salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course taught (lecture, lab, or lecture/lab). Eligible employees may receive Oregon sick leave and retirement savings plans.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Portland Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Contact

Questions about the application process can be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].