Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Economics

Overview

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Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Economics. The Department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part-time faculty. 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.

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, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach. If this sounds like a learning community you would like to join, please complete your application today to be considered.

• Masters degree in Economics

OR

• Masters degree in related field, and
• 30 hours of graduate work in economics

OR

• Masters degree in related field, and
• Bachelors degree in economics, and
• 24 hours of graduate work in economics

• Anthropology, Area Studies, Business
• Communication Studies, Community Development, Cultural Studies
• Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Sociology, Political Science
• Psychology, Philosophy, Urban Studies

• A background in economic history and the history of economic thought is preferred

Education:

The 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

• 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. (More information: PCC faculty information)
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301, visit the PCC catalog/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 certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. More detailed information on benefits, eligibility, and enrollment is available /hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits with questions.

Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or…