Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Music and Sonic Arts
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Qualifications
- Master's degree required or equivalent experience in related fields.
- Three years of industry experience as a performer, composer, etc., is preferred.
- Demonstrated competency may be accepted.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses based on expertise in music and sonic arts.
- Engage with a diverse student population.
- Contribute to curriculum development as needed.
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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, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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 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.
Portland Community College 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 pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part‑Time Faculty assignments in the Music and Sonic Arts Department at the Cascade Campus. 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.
Unique to the Cascade Campus, Professional Music is a professional program offering a 43‑credit certificate in professional music. Students select an emphasis in performance, electronic music production, or studio recording. Prospective applicants with expertise in music theory, electronic music production, and recording arts are especially encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications include a four‑year degree in a related field, recent professional experience, knowledge of musical traditions in a variety of cultures, and an ability to communicate effectively with people of wide‑ranging backgrounds.
Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/music-and-sonic-arts/
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.
- Master’s degree in Music Education, Performance, Composition, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design or related field
- Three years experience in industry as a performer, composer, engineer, producer or sound designer
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Performance, Composition, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design or related field
- Four years experience in industry as a performer, composer, engineer, producer or sound designer
OR
- Associate’s degree in Music Education, Performance, Composition, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design or related field
- Five years experience in industry as a performer, composer, engineer, producer or sound designer
OR
Demonstrated competency: For other kinds of experience not listed here, the Division Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department Chair, will make a recommendation to the Dean of Instruction which is subject to approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- 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.
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 PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
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/
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
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.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Part‑time
- Job function: Education and Training
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