Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Physics

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Part-Time Faculty Interest Pool — Physics

PCC is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Physics. The Department will review applications in this pool as needs arise for new part-time faculty during the Academic Year. This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position. 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, list the current PCC courses you would be able to teach. If this sounds like a learning community you would like to be part of, please complete your application today.

Instructor Qualifications

For PHY 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 211, 212, 213 — Lecture and Lab

• Master’s degree in Physics

OR

• Master’s degree in related areas
• 30 quarter hours graduate credit in physics

The Physics SAC has established the following disciplines to be considered approved “related areas”:

• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.)
• Math or any science other than Physics
• Math Education
• Physics (or other science) Education
• Secondary Science Education

For other Provisional Approval requirements, please see the Physics Instructor Qualifications page.

For PHY 121, 122, 123 — Lecture and Lab

• Master’s degree in any one of the following subject areas:
  Astronomy, Physics, Science Education, Earth/Space Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Secondary School Science Education, Geology

• OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above subject areas
• 30 graduate hours in Astronomy, Earth/Space Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Physics, General Science, or any combination thereof

• OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above subject areas and background in Astronomy as demonstrated by academic coursework, teaching experience, industrial experience, research, grants, or professional experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Education — The PCC district covers a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and lifelong learning. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and inspiring campus community and 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 credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent foreign institution. Transcripts from other countries will be evaluated by agencies in good standing with NACES to establish fulfillment of this standard. See PCC’s faculty information page for more details.
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: PCC Catalog Handbook I301.

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.

Qualifications

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. Details are available /hr/benefits; contact PCCBenefits with questions.

Part-time Faculty Compensation At PCC

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