Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Microelectronics Technology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A community college in Oregon is seeking part-time faculty for its Microelectronic Technology Department. The role includes teaching various courses, preparing instructional materials, and evaluating student performance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees in Physics or Engineering and have teaching competency. Benefits include Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans for part-time faculty. Compensation is based on the course type with hourly rates starting at Step 1 of the salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Engineering required.
• Demonstrated competency in teaching the subject expected.
• Competence in CCOG topics essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Microelectronics Technology department.
• Prepare instructional materials for courses.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with departmental standards.

Skills

Teaching competency in microelectronics

Ability to prepare instructional materials

Evaluation of student performance

Education

Master of Science in Physics or Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Physics or Engineering

Associate of Applied Science degree

Job description

Portland Community College limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon or Washington. Job opportunity is part of a Part‑Time Faculty Interest Pool in the Microelectronic Technology Department at the Rock Creek Campus. Applicants will be considered for substitute and full term class assignments as needs arise during the academic year.

Responsibilities include teaching agreed‑upon courses in the Microelectronics Technology department, preparing instructional materials, evaluating student performance, and assisting with program development.

Instructor Qualifications

Fundamentals in electronic and digital circuits (MT90, MT111, MT112, MT113, MT121, MT122)

• Master of Science in Physics or Engineering
• Demonstrated competency in teaching the subject

• Bachelor of Science in Physics or Engineering
• Demonstrated competency in teaching the subject
• Two quarters of upper‑division coursework in the subject

• Associate of Applied Science degree (required for employment in semiconductor industry as equipment technician)
• Demonstrated competency in teaching the subject
• Demonstrated competency in all CCOG topics

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

Benefits

• Oregon Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plans for part‑time faculty
• Other benefits may be discussed during enrollment

Compensation

• Newly hired part‑time faculty generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
• Hourly rates determined based on course type (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab).

Veterans Preference

• DD 214 (for Veterans)
• DD 214 and VA letter (for disabled Veterans)

Background Check

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.