Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Russian

Part‑Time Faculty – Russian (Interest Pool)

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for part‑time faculty assignments in Russian. The department will review applications 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. Candidates may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full‑term class assignments.

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 which you would be able to teach.

• Preferred candidates will hold a Masters of Arts in Russian.
• An MAT in Russian may be considered if accompanied by 30 graduate credit hours in Russian, linguistics, literature, and culture. Candidates holding a Master of Arts in a related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in Russian may also be considered.
• Native or near‑native ability (to be assessed through a proficiency interview).
• One year of previous college teaching experience in a related subject required.
• Teaching ability as evidenced by vita and support materials.
• Recent completion of a 3‑credit graduate‑level course on college‑level second‑language teaching methods/methodology for Russian (or required completion of such a course during the first term of employment at PCC).

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. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. As part of our college community, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and inspiring campus community and opportunities for learning and professional development.

• 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 U.S. 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, see the college handbook.

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 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 on the college benefits page. Please email PCCBenefits if you have any questions.

Newly hired part‑time faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based upon the type of course taught (lecture, lab, lecture/lab). For more information, review the part‑time faculty salary schedule on the college compensation page.

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law, which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. During the application process you will be given instructions to claim Veterans’ Preference and to provide the required verification documents. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

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