"Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - General Science"

Join our Team at Portland Community College

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.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in General Science. 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 Descriptions 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.

Instructor Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in the General Science Subject Area
• OR
• Master's degree (or higher) in a GS Related Area
• 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the GS Subject Area (per transcript review)

GS Subject Area degrees include but are not limited to: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Earth Systems Science, Planetary Science, Geology, Geoscience, Geochemistry, Geomorphology, Geophysics, Paleontology, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climatology, Paleoclimatology, Oceanography, General Science, Physical Science.

GS Related Area degrees include but are not limited to: Physics, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Science Teaching.

For Demonstrated Competency and course-specific requirements, please see the General Science Instructor Qualifications page.

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.

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.

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/

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.