Part Time Faculty Interest Pool Library
Job Location:
Portland, OR - USA
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Job Summary
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
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation serving approximately 80000 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 and On-Call Reference Librarians for the Cascade Rock Creek Southeast and Sylvania Campuses. 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.
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.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the library dean part-time reference librarian will assist students in using the tools of research provide expertise and assistance in answering reference questions staff the research help desk including phone email chat and teach information literacy classes with guidance from the department chair.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a library or office environment with frequent interruptions. Frequent reaching sitting walking and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job. Flexibility in scheduling must be able to work evening weekend and short-notice substitute hours.
Instructor Qualifications
A Masters of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent
One year of teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of culturally-responsive teaching and learning practices
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work as a member of a team with the goal of excellent customer service.
Provide direct research and reference assistance to the college community.
Teach library instruction and information literacy classes to individuals and groups.
Participate in the creation of instructional materials and research guides.
Contribute to ongoing work on special projects within the Reference department in coordination with the department chair.
See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.
The PCC district encompasses a 1500-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 youll 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.
Official transcripts are required to be submitted within2 weeks of offer datefor 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 more information on PCCs General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
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 OfferAs 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 eligibleand how to enroll or make changescan be foundat you have any questions.
Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCCNewly 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 PCCs Compensation page:
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 ReportPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) you may view Portland Community Colleges (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on theDepartment of Public Safetywebsite. 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 allDepartment of Public Safetyoffices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at if you have questions
About Company
As the largest college in Oregon, PCC offers high-quality and affordable education for all students. Four campuses, eight centers, and dozens of community locations offer courses and student services.
