Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Communication Studies

Overview

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Portland Community College (PCC) currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon establishing residence in Oregon or Washington. PCC will provide reasonable accommodation for the hiring process if needed; please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

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 campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our mission is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone and contribute to the economic development of our community.

PCC is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Communication 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.

Applications may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full-term class assignments.

Our Program And Who We Are Looking For

Please review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to 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 to be considered.

• Master’s degree in Speech Communication, Communication, or Communication Studies
• OR interdisciplinary degrees that include a minimum of 30 graduate credits in Speech Communication
• OR any related Speech Communication Master’s degree (e.g., Telecommunications or Mass Communication) to teach subject-related courses

Education

PCC district encompasses 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. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with diverse backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. Valuing equity and inclusion strengthens the work we do, how we serve our students, and the Oregon community we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

• 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 an equivalent foreign institution. Transcripts from other countries will be 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 PCC s faculty information page.)
• For more information on PCC s General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: PCC Catalog I301 — Instructor Qualifications.

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.

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. Detailed information on benefits, eligibility, and enrollment can be found at:

• pcc.edu/hr/benefits

Please email PCCBenefits with any questions.

Newly hired Part-time Faculty generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are…