Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Spanish

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in Oregon is seeking applications for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Spanish. Candidates should ideally possess a Master's degree in Spanish, with previous college teaching experience. This role involves teaching abilities assessed through a proficiency interview. The college offers a collaborative environment and professional development opportunities, catering to applicants residing in Oregon or Washington.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will hold a Masters of Arts in Spanish.
• Candidates with a related MA and 30 graduate credit hours in Spanish may be considered.
• One year of previous college teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level Spanish courses as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Native or near-native Spanish proficiency

Ability to teach college-level Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts in Spanish

MAT in Spanish with additional credits

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 accepting applications to be considered for Part‑Time Faculty assignments in Spanish. 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.

Program and Who We Are Looking For

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

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.

Instructor Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will hold a Masters of Arts in Spanish.
• An MAT in Spanish may be considered if accompanied by 30 graduate credit hours in the language, linguistics, literature and culture. Candidates holding a Master of Arts in a related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in Spanish may also be considered.
• Native or near native ability (to be assessed through a proficiency interview).
• One year of previous college teaching experience in a related subject required.
• Teaching ability as evidenced by vita and support materials.
• Recent completion of a 3‑credit graduate level course on college‑level Second Language Teaching Methods/Methodology for Spanish (or required completion of such a course during the first term of employment at PCC).

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.

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.