Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Composition and Literature

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 ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for.

About the Role

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Composition and Literature. 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 Overview

Learn more about our programs:

• Writing
• Literature

Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for these subject areas. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

Qualifications

• Education: MFA, MA, or PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition, OR an MA or PhD in an interdisciplinary field with a minimum of 30 graduate quarter credit-hours in one or a combination of English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition.
• Experience: Have taught at least four college-level composition classes or have equivalent college classroom experience through a mentoring or internship program.

Preferred Qualifications

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. Experience teaching writing and/or literature at the lower-division collegiate level is preferred.

Requirements

• 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.

For more information, see the PCC Faculty Information page and the PCC Instructor Qualifications Policy I301.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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, review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page.

About Portland Community College

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