Instructor, Reading, Writing, and English (FT) Job at Inside Higher Ed in Portla

Instructor, Reading, Writing, and English (FT) Join Portland Community College, the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon, as a full‑time tenure‑track Instructor in the Reading, Writing, and English Program. PCC serves approximately 80,000 students across four comprehensive campuses and 200 community locations. Portland Community College is committed to equity and inclusion. All applicants requiring reasonable accommodation will receive support. PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Program and Role Successful candidates will teach the majority of their courses in the First‑Year Writing Program and may teach up to nine courses per year on PCC’s quarter system. Courses are offered in a variety of modalities; a majority will be fully in‑person. Desired Specialties Linguistic diversity, antiracist composition, rhetorical sovereignty, multilingual writers Reflective writing, teaching for transfer, metacognition Minimum Qualifications MFA, MA or PhD in Rhetoric/Composition, English, or Literature, or an MA/PhD with a minimum of 30 graduate quarter credit‑hours in one or more of these fields. At least four college‑level composition classes taught, or equivalent classroom experience through a mentoring or internship program. Success Criteria Disciplinary knowledge in Rhetoric & Composition A teaching practice that acknowledges linguistic diversity, antiracist composition, rhetorical sovereignty, multilingual writers Demonstrated skill at culturally responsive education Experience working with students historically excluded or underserved by higher education Demonstrated success with peer collaboration and leadership Application Materials Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a response to the supplemental question: “In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally‑responsive teaching? Please give examples.” In your cover letter, describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and success criteria listed above. EEO and Legal Statements Portland Community College is a pregnancy‑and fertility‑aware employer, and a veteran's preference applicant may claim priority under the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law. PCC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. PCC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal‑employment‑opportunity laws. Compensation and Benefits Initial salary placement is between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on experience, per PCC’s collective bargaining agreement. The highest step is Step 17 ($118,558). PCC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement (PERS), and tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members. Location Campus location will be determined at time of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr