Instructor, Computer Information Systems (FT)

Portland Community College • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Join our Team at Portland Community College 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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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 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. Portland Community College will 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 [e-mail]. 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. Our Program and Who We Are Looking For 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). Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or STEM-related degree Four (4) years of full-time equivalent non-teaching industry experience in the field OR Associate's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or STEM-related degree Eight (8) years of full-time equivalent non-teaching industry experience in the field AND Will teach both in-person and online. Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. In your cover letter, please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications and the following five success criteria so that we can get to know you and what you can bring to Portland Community College. We are seeking a candidate who: Has a passion for and/or recent experience with college-level teaching or adult training and strives for lifelong learning. Experience with AI and Web development including: Proficiency in Python (with Flask or a similar framework) and modern JavaScript (ES6+), with an emphasis on creating asynchronous applications and managing structured data (JSON). Experience working with both relational (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB) in a professional context. AI Implementation and Frameworks focusing on the integration of pre-trained models and APIs into functional software applications. Experience analyzing and discussing the ethics, practical limitations, and responsible use of current AI technologies. Experience teaching or providing professional training on how to critically evaluate AI systems and AI-generated outputs. Demonstrated industry connections and ability to stay current with changing technologies and community support needs. Has experience with a broad range of IT topics and the willingness to teach and improve our curriculum across the courses the CIS department offers. Is able to demonstrate the positive impact of strong intercultural, interpersonal, and communications skills (written, oral and presentation) in a highly diverse environment, adapting practices to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, especially from historically untapped communities. Has the ability to respond to cultural shifts and changing community support needs to help improve our Computer Information Systems program through curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. Note: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question: In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples. Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees. 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/ 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 Total Rewards Package / What We Offer There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: 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 Oregon PERS contribution - 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 Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year) 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching) PCC Winter Break (when College is closed) 21 hours of personal leave per year 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 [e-mail] if you have any questions. How We Determine Initial Salary Placement Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558) Please review the salary schedule here. 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 [e-mail] 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

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or STEM-related degree Four (4) years of full-time equivalent non-teaching industry experience in the field OR Associate's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or STEM-related degree Eight (8) years of full-time equivalent non-teaching industry experience in the field
• Will teach both in-person and online.

Nice To Haves

• Has a passion for and/or recent experience with college-level teaching or adult training and strives for lifelong learning.
• Experience with AI and Web development including: Proficiency in Python (with Flask or a similar framework) and modern JavaScript (ES6+), with an emphasis on creating asynchronous applications and managing structured data (JSON).
• Experience working with both relational (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB) in a professional context.
• AI Implementation and Frameworks focusing on the integration of pre-trained models and APIs into functional software applications.
• Experience analyzing and discussing the ethics, practical limitations, and responsible use of current AI technologies.
• Experience teaching or providing professional training on how to critically evaluate AI systems and AI-generated outputs.
• Demonstrated industry connections and ability to stay current with changing technologies and community support needs.
• Has experience with a broad range of IT topics and the willingness to teach and improve our curriculum across the courses the CIS department offers.
• Is able to demonstrate the positive impact of strong intercultural, interpersonal, and communications skills (written, oral and presentation) in a highly diverse environment, adapting practices to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, especially from historically untapped communities.
• Has the ability to respond to cultural shifts and changing community support needs to help improve our Computer Information Systems program through curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.

Benefits

• 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
• Oregon PERS contribution - 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
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
• PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
• Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year) 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching) PCC Winter Break (when College is closed) 21 hours of personal leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees