Instructor, Biology - Anatomy and Physiology (CA/RC)Requisition IDreq1051DepartmentBiologyCampusCascade and Rock Creek campusesEmployment TypeFacultyBest Consideration Date1/31/2022Position Summary

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking two (2) full-time instructors of Anatomy and Physiology to join the faculty of the Biology department. The successful candidate will support and encourage student interest and academic excellence in biology and allied health programs, by providing high quality and culturally responsive instruction and helping to develop innovative curriculum and programs. The positions are primarily housed at the Rock Creek or Cascade campus, and there will be opportunities to support the Biology department college-wide.

PCC serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We are committed to a culture which values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position.

Again, one of the positions will be based at PCC’s Cascade Campus in the historic Albina Neighborhood in North Portland. The Cascade Campus is one of PCC’s four comprehensive campuses and is a leader in advancing equity and social justice. The campus serves as a resource to educate and train area residents and contributes to the health, development, and vitality of North and Northeast Portland. Over 20,000 students enroll at Cascade annually in one of 60+ degree or certificate programs.

The other position will be based at PCC’s Rock Creek Campus. A critical resource for Washington County, PCC Rock Creek is located 12 miles west of downtown Portland. Its 260-acre campus includes woodlands, wetlands and grassland, a diverse collection of farm animals, 14 career tech programs and a 3.6 acre Learning Garden. Approximately 66 percent of Rock Creek students enroll in the college transfer program and approximately 18 percent of students enroll in career/technical programs. Rock Creek serves approximately 20,000 students a year.

For additional information on the biology program, please visit the Biology Program website and review the program course offerings.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/bi/

NOTE - You will be asked to address the following question as part of the application for this Full-Time Instructor position at PCC:

“A key tenet of culturally responsive teaching is the belief that students’ cultural background and lived experience can help bridge new learning. Please describe an example of how you connect academic concepts in your field to knowledge that comes from students’ families, communities, and/or lived experiences. As part of your answer, please tell us something about how your own lived experience is a factor in how you do this work.”

Candidate ProfileThese 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. Please be sure to address these Success Criteria in your Cover Letter and materials.

Demonstrates readiness and enthusiasm to teach 100- and/or 200- level Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab classes, as well as Biology 112 Cell Biology for Health Occupations, which serves as a prerequisite course for 200-level Anatomy and PhysiologyDemonstrates experience and/or readiness in collaboratively developing, implementing, and refining culturally responsive curriculum and practices to support equitable student success across a wide range of student experiences; language diversity; socioeconomic diversity; and cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender identitiesDemonstrates ability and enthusiasm to work collaboratively to coordinate and build community with other full-time and part-time faculty who teach the classes listed in the first success criterion. Responsibilities may include coordinating course materials, working with the instructional support team, and providing onboarding and continued mentorship of facultyDemonstrates an understanding of how their cultural background influences their perceptions, values, and practices, and how it may influence student success and a sense of belonging in the classroomDemonstrates a willingness to lead by example and to work collaboratively with others to promote a culture where prejudice, discrimination, and racism are disruptedDemonstrates a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement toward supporting equitable student successAppliesinstructional expertise and a deep understanding of Culturally ResponsiveEducation theory and praxis to improve the effectiveness of curriculum andinstruction

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 the subject area or Master’s degree in related area plus 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in subject area.

Master’s degrees in the following areas should be regarded as Master’s degrees in subject area.

·Anatomy

·Animal Behavior

·Animal Sciences

·Biology

·Botany

·Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)

·Doctor of Dental Science (DDS or DMD)

·Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

·Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

·Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

·Ecology

·Education/Science Education—assuming 30 graduate credits in any of the other subjects

·Entomology

·ESR (Environmental Science and Resources)

·Evolution/Evolutionary Biology

·Fisheries

·Forestry

·Genetics

·Marine Biology

·Medical Doctor (MD)

·Microbiology

·Molecular and Cellular Biology

·Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

·Physiology

·Plant Sciences

·Wildlife Biology

·Zoology

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 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. The Department Chair can determine the applicability of a particular degree to teaching a specific biology course.

Starting Salary ExpectationsInitial Salary Placement will be up to Step 3 ($62,665) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement.Position Grade Salary Range$58780 to $99564 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC 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 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. A portion of the 6% will be diverted to The Employee Pension Stability Account as mandated by Senate Bill 1049. 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 waiver for courses offered at PCC for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; plus partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.

* Please note: Temporary Full-Time Faculty are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.

Paid Leave:

• 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 per 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

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/

Background Check RequiredYesPortland 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.