"Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Native American Studies"

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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. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, 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 is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Native American Studies. 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

First – Academic Credential

NAS Instructors must possess appropriate academic credentials by holding one of the following degrees:

1. A masters or doctorate degree in interdisciplinary Native American Studies
2. A masters or doctorate degree in interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on Native American Studies;
3. A JD with an emphasis in American Indian Law;
4. A masters or doctorate degree in a traditional academic discipline – Art, Music, Literature, Linguistics, Social Work, Public Health, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology, etc. – plus a clear record of academic coursework, teaching, and/or publication in the field of Native American Studies such as:
   • instructor of record for two or more college-level courses in NAS or equivalent; or
   • primary author of two or more publications focusing on Native/Indigenous studies;
   • creator of published works of Indigenous arts; or
   • at least two years formal study of an Indigenous language with a representative of a Native nation; or
   • at least 16 quarter credits or the equivalent of upper division or graduate coursework in NAS or equivalent

Second – Cultural Relations and Engagement

Because it is important that NAS instructors are accountable to Native students and communities, NAS Instructors must have a demonstrated and documentable connection to, and an ongoing commitment to working with, Native American / Indigenous communities. Evidence of this should include a letter from someone who represents a Native community, for example:

• a Native nation / government (e.g., councilors from a Native government, employees of a Native nation); or
• an urban Native community organization (e.g., NAYA or NARA here in Portland, similar organizations in other cities, Native nation satellite communities); or
• an academic Native community (e.g., directors of NAS or the equivalent at universities, instructors of NAS or the equivalent, directors of Native American student development)

** “Academic Credentials” can be subject to the Demonstrated Competency process.

** “Cultural Relations and Engagement” cannot be subject to the Demonstrated Competency process.

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

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority...

Note Regarding Academic Credentials Official transcripts are required... (see full details in original posting)

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... at pcc.edu/hr/benefits.

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/.