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Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Humanities

Portland Community College·Portland, Oregon

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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This position involves being considered for part-time faculty assignments in Humanities, which may include substitute roles or full-term class assignments as the department's needs arise during the academic year. Applicants must be prepared to list the specific PCC courses within the subject area they are qualified to teach.

Join our Team at Portland Community College Please Note

PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu. 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 to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Humanities. 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. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments. Our Program and

Who We Are

  • Looking For Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/humanities/ Please also 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 that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered. Instructor Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in Humanities, History, Literature, Religious Studies, Art History, Music, Philosophy, Culture Studies OR Master’s degree in any field 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in any of the above OR Master’s degree in any field 15 quarter hours of graduate credit in any of the above Experience as lead instructor for at least 4 college-level Humanities courses OR Master’s degree in any field 16-29 quarter hours of graduate credit in any of the above Experience as lead instructor for at least 2 college-level Humanities courses For HUM 214 only: Any of the above OR Master’s degree or PhD in American Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Critical Race Studies, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Nations Studies, Native American Studies For HUM 221 only: Any of the above Certified as a Phi Theta Kappa’s Leadership Development Studies Instructor
  • 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, consultation with the SAC chair will make a recommendation to the Dean of Instruction 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 Humanities 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.) Why You'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. Note Regarding Academic Credentials 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 see http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html) For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/ 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 at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions. Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCC Newly 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: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/ Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation: Veterans: DD214 Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices. PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions PCC is seeking talented, hard-working individuals to join our growing team. We value collaboration, community, creativity, leadership and inclusion. As a PCC team member, you will join a dynamic group of more than 2,000 employees who believe that education is the path to a brighter future. As Oregon’s largest post-secondary institution, no single educational resource is more vital to our region than Portland Community College. We serve nearly 80,000 individual learners each year, creating educational possibilities for every student who wants to learn. Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a workforce which reflects all aspects of the rich diversity of our student body. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Verification of eligibility is required during the application process. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

Requirements

Candidates must generally possess a Master's degree or PhD in Humanities or a related field, or a Master's degree in any field plus specific graduate credit hours in relevant areas, along with documented experience as a lead instructor for college-level Humanities courses. Specific qualifications exist for teaching courses like HUM 214 and HUM 221.

  • postgraduate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Curriculum Development
  • Teaching
  • Music
  • History
  • Course Instruction
  • Literature
  • Art History
  • Philosophy
  • Humanities
  • Religious Studies
  • American Studies
  • Black Studies
  • Asian American Studies
  • Culture Studies
  • Chicano/Latino Studies
  • Comparative Ethnic Studies

Benefits

  • Oregon Sick Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plans

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
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Portland Community College

The PCC Foundation envisions all students in our region having the ability to access an excellent education at PCC and receiving the support they need to succeed, regardless of their ability to pay.

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TypeNonprofit
Size11-50 employees
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In Oregon, part-time humanities faculty openings often draw interest from candidates with graduate study and prior college-level teaching experience, so competition can be strong for applicants who can show classroom leadership and subject depth. These roles are typically competitive because institutions look for a master’s degree or PhD in Humanities or a related field, plus documented lead-instructor experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to the specific graduate credits and teaching examples that match the posting.

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