Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Journalism

Inside Higher Ed; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative campus community

Opportunities for learning and professional development

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Portland is seeking part-time faculty for Journalism. The role involves teaching courses as needed and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Journalism or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with significant professional experience in mass media. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative campus community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with professional experience can be considered.
• Two or more years of professional experience working in mass media.

Responsibilities

• Teach journalism courses as per departmental needs.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Engage with students and contribute to the academic community.

Skills

Professional experience in mass media

Effective communication skills

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Communications, or Journalism plus 2+ years professional mass media experience

Job description

Overview

Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Journalism

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. PCC has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Our mission is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with diverse backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. PCC will 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 accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Journalism. 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/journalism/

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, please complete your application today to be considered.

Qualifications

Instructor Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Speech Communication, Mass Communication, or Communications
• Or Master’s degree in a related area (e.g. History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology) with thirty (30) graduate quarter hours in the subject area
• Instructors without one of the degrees listed above could be hired on the basis of professional competence: Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Communications, or Journalism; two (2) or more years of professional experience working in mass media

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

Education: 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 lifelong learning. You’ll enjoy:

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

Notes Regarding 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 an equivalent foreign institution. Transcripts from other countries will be evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

Benefits

• Part-time Faculty Compensation At PCC: Newly hired Part-time Faculty 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).
• 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. See pcc.edu/hr/benefits for details.

Compliance and Notices

• PCC Employment Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• PCC is not currently able to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H1-B) for potential employees.
• Oregon Veterans\' Preference in Public Employment: qualifying veterans and disabled veterans have preference in employment. Documentation required includes: Veterans: DD214; Disabled Veterans: DD214 and VA letter.

Additional Information

PCC requires that the Annual Security Report (ASR) under Clery Act be accessible to the public. The ASR contains policy disclosures, emergency information, and crime statistics. Paper copies are available upon request at PCC Department of Public Safety offices.