Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Microbiology
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Faculty, Academic
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. 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 for Microbiology Part-Time Faculty assignments. Biology courses are taught at all 4 main PCC campuses.
Our Program and Who We Are Looking ForInstructor
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Biology
- OR Master's degree in related area AND 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in Biology
Degrees in the following areas should be regarded as Master's degrees in subject area:
Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Animal Sciences, Botany, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC), Doctor of Dental Science (DDS or DMD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ecology, Education/Science Education (assuming 30 graduate credits in any of the other subjects), Entomology, ESR (Environmental Science and Resources), Evolution/Evolutionary Biology, Fisheries, Forestry, Genetics, Marine Biology, Medical Doctor (MD), Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Physiology, Plant Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Zoology
This list may not be inclusive as there are other degree titles that may be appropriate for the subject and related areas. The Division Dean will make the final determination about the applicability of a particular degree that is outside the scope of this list. The department chair can determine the applicability of a particular degree to teaching a specific biology course.
Provisional Approval: A part-time instructor without a Masters or Doctorate may be approved if they have 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area and are actively pursuing the degree and are anticipated to be awarded the degree within six months of hire, as determined by the instructor's graduate advisor (a letter from the advisor will be required and kept on file.)
WhyYou'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. 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.
- 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. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard.
- For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
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 on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found /hr/benefits . Please email PCCBenefits if you have any questions.
Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCCNewly 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:
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