Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
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. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Geography. 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.
Instructor Qualifications
For General Geography Courses:
- Master's degree in Geography
- OR
- Master's degree in a related field (see below)
- 30 hours of graduate quarter credits in Geography
Related Fields include:
- GIS, Forestry, Computer Science, Environmental Science
- Urban Planning, Anthropology/Archeology, Economics, History
- Political Science, Geology, Engineering, Public or Community Health
- Architecture, Earth or Physical Sciences, Conservation Science
- Other similar degrees
For course-specific requirements, please see the Geography Instructor Qualifications page.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of physical and cultural geography
- Ability to teach Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level
****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
****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 determine 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/
