Instructor, Geography
- Employer
- Portland Community College
- Location
- 97280
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Architecture & Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Anthropology & Archaeology, Geography
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Instructor, Geography
Requisition ID
req155
Department
Geography
Campus
Rock Creek; 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR
Employment Type
Faculty
Best Consideration Date
12/17/2018
Position Summary
The Social Science, Communication and Health Division of Portland Community College, Rock Creek is looking for a full-time Geographer to teach human and cultural geography. In addition to teaching, this position will work district wide to build the Geography and GIS programs in collaboration with the other full-time Geography Faculty (located at Sylvania campus).
Rock Creek needs a student centered, collaborative instructor experienced in teaching introductory geography classes, and who is ready to help mentor part-time faculty, develop curriculum, and assist with program review.;
Experience with GIS appreciated, but not required.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/instructor-qualifications/geo.html
Candidate Profile
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
In the cover letter, please clearly address our experience with the following qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
Master's Degree in Geography OR a Master's Degree in a related field* PLUS 30 hours of graduate quarter credits in Geography.
*Related fields include: GIS, Forestry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Anthropology/Archeology, Economics, History, Political Science, Geology, Engineering, Public or Community Health, Architecture, Earth or Physical Sciences, Conservation Science, and other similar degrees.
This list of degree areas may not be inclusive as there are other degree areas that may be appropriate. The Division Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department 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.
Starting Salary Expectations
Initial Salary Placement up to Step 3 ($56,274) will be based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement.
Position Grade Salary Range
$52530 to $91089 Annual Salary
FTE
1
PCC Benefits
PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.
PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.
Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; plus partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.
Paid Leave:
- 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days/year)
- 21 hours of additional personal leave per year
- 4 paid holidays (which occur during the term you are teaching)
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
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.
Background Check Required
Yes
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
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://pcc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=155&site=9
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