Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Writing

PCC Portland Community College; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

PCC Portland Community College is seeking part-time faculty for writing courses (WR 115, WR 121, WR 227). Applicants should have relevant advanced degrees and teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and assessing student work.

This role is part-time, with opportunities for substitute assignments. Applicants must be residents of Oregon or Washington and may be eligible for sick leave and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have taught at least four college-level composition classes or have equivalent experience.
• MFA, MA, or PhD in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Teach specified writing courses including WR 115, WR 121, and WR 227.
• Develop lesson plans and lead classroom instruction.
• Assess student work and participate in substitute teaching assignments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

MFA, MA, or PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition

OR MA or PhD in an interdisciplinary field with specific coursework

Job description

About the Opportunity

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-time Faculty assignments in Writing. The department will review new applications on a monthly basis. Current anticipated needs are experienced instructors in Composition, First-year Writing, and Creative Writing. Courses include WR 115, WR 121, and WR 227. This is a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool; applicants may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full-term class assignments.

Eligibility

Applicants must be residents of Oregon or Washington, and the employment offers are contingent on the ability to establish residence in either state. Reasonable accommodation for the hiring process is available; contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] if needed.

Responsibilities

Teach the specified writing courses (WR 115, WR 121, WR 227). Duties may include developing lesson plans, leading classroom instruction, assessing student work, and participating in substitute teaching assignments.

Qualifications

• MFA, MA, or PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition; have taught at least four college-level composition classes or have equivalent classroom experience through a mentoring or internship program;
• OR MA or PhD in an interdisciplinary field with a minimum of 30 graduate quarter credit-hours in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition and the same teaching experience requirement.

Compensation & Benefits

New part-time faculty begin at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course taught. Part-time faculty may be eligible for Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. Veterans’ Preference applies per Oregon law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal-opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.