Portland Community College
Location
Portland, Oregon
This position involves being considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Economics, which may include substitute assignments or full-term class assignments as the department's needs arise during the academic year. Applicants must be prepared to list the current PCC courses they are qualified to teach upon application.
The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree in Economics, or a Master’s degree in a related field plus 30 graduate hours in economics, or a Master’s degree in a related field, a Bachelor’s degree in economics, and 24 graduate hours in economics. Preferred qualification includes a background in economic history and the history of economic thought.
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 Economics. 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
Looking For Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/economics/ 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 in Economics OR Master’s degree in related field, and 30 hours of graduate work in economics OR Master’s degree in related field, and Bachelor’s degree in economics, and 24 hours of graduate work in economics Related fields (List not all-inclusive): Anthropology, Area Studies, Business Communication Studies Community Development, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies Gender Studies, Geography, History, Sociology, Political Science Psychology, Philosophy, Urban Studies
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.
Market context
Part-time economics faculty roles in Oregon are often tied to enrollment needs and course scheduling, so openings can appear when departments need flexible instructors. Competition can be strong because candidates are usually compared on graduate economics preparation, teaching experience, and subject fit. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your graduate coursework aligns with the listed economics thresholds before applying.
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