Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Journalism

Overview

Join our Team at Portland Community College. PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and serves approximately 80,000 students. The college has four campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metro area. PCC aims to make high-quality education accessible to everyone and to contribute to the economic development of the community. PCC emphasizes equity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations in the hiring process.

If accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team  currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.

PCC is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Journalism. The Department will review applications for new part-time faculty as needs arise during the Academic Year. This is NOT a specific open position, but a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool. Applications 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 you would be able to teach. If this aligns with your interests, please complete your application today.

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Speech Communication, Mass Communication, or Communications
OR

• Master’s degree in a related area (e.g. History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology) with thirty (30) graduate quarter hours in the subject area
OR
Instructors without one of the listed degrees may be hired on the basis of professional competence:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Communications, or Journalism

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in mass media

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, and various education programs. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and inspiring campus community with 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 in good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301, see /

As a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. More detailed information on benefits, eligibility, and enrollment can be found /hr/benefits. Questions can be emailed to PCCBenefits.

Newly hired Part-time Faculty generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based on the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). For more information, review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page: https:///

Oregon Veterans  Preference in Public Employment: PCC complies with this law, which provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will receive instructions during the application process to claim Veterans  Preference and to provide required documents (do not send documentation to the hiring manager):

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and VA letter

PCC posts its Annual Security Report (ASR) in accordance with Clery Act on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains policy disclosures, emergency information, crime prevention resources, and crime statistics. Paper copies are available upon request at Safety offices.

PCC offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. PCC is not currently able to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H1-B) for potential employees.

For questions, contact PCC at pccjobs