Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Japanese

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative campus community

Job summary

A large community college in Oregon is seeking qualified individuals for part-time faculty positions in Japanese. The role requires a Master's degree in Japanese or related fields and proficiency in Japanese. Candidates should have teaching experience and the ability to foster an inclusive learning environment. This position is part of a pool for future needs, offering opportunities to engage with a vibrant educational community.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in Japanese or relevant fields.
• Native or near-native Japanese ability is essential.
• Experience in teaching and assessing learners using current trends.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time Japanese classes according to departmental needs.
• Engage in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Provide substitute assignments as necessary.
• Support equity and inclusion initiatives within the department.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Teaching methodology

Intercultural competence

Education

Masters of Japanese or related

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 Japanese. 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.

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.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/japanese/

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.

Instructor Qualifications

• Masters of Japanese or related (e.g. Education, Linguistics, Humanities)
• Evidence of Japanese proficiency (native or near native ability)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proven experience with teaching language and assessing learners according to current methodology and best practices
• Demonstrated intercultural competence

Preferred Candidates will have:

• Experience teaching adult learners
• Evidence of ability to teach about cultures of the Japanese-speaking world
• Successfully completed a college-level course on second language teaching methodology and teaching for communicative proficiency

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 http://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 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 the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related 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] if you have questions