"Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)"

Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. 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.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here.

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

• Master's degree in TESOL from an accredited institution,
• OR
• Master's degree in related field (such as foreign language, linguistics, speech, anthropology, English, adult education, intercultural communication, international studies or other fields upon SAC approval)
• Proficiency in a foreign language and a TESOL certificate or substantial (40 quarter hours or 30 semester hours) coursework at the 400 level or higher in TESOL methodology from an accredited institution. TESOL certificate or course work must include the study of linguistics, language acquisition theory, and language teaching methodology. (K-12 ELL endorsement is not an appropriate equivalent to or substitute for a TESOL certificate)
• OR
• Master's degree in a related field (such as foreign language, linguistics, speech, anthropology, English, adult education, intercultural communication, international studies or other fields upon SAC approval)
• Proficiency in a foreign language and five years experience in an adult ESL classroom teaching a variety of skills and levels (pre-literate to college) to students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience teaching a college-level English curriculum to speakers of other languages.

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 PCCBenefits@pcc.edu 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/