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Form of workPortland Community College's (PCC) Medical Lab Technology (MLT) Program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of laboratory technicians. We are currently seeking a full-time faculty member who can teach a wide range of in-person program courses.
The MLT Program offers a 2-year associate's degree that provides face-to-face didactic courses, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations to prepare students for the ASCP certification exam and a career as a laboratory professional. The MLT program is located on PCC's Cascade Campus in the historic Albina Neighborhood in North Portland where it is a leader in advancing equity and social justice.
For additional program information please visit the MLT Program website and review the program's course offerings.
This is a full-time, benefitted teaching position with instructional responsibilities currently focused on the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms with summers off. The position will start September, 2024 and we encourage candidates without formal teaching experience to apply!
The timeline for hiring is: first interviews at the end of February and second round interviews in March. The position will remain open until filled.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/mlt/
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.
In addition to the minimum instructor qualifications, we are seeking candidates that meet the following success criteria:
- Demonstrated experience successfully adapting practices (in teaching, training or communicating) to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
- Management, leadership, or supervisory experience in a clinical and/or educational environment.
- Experience with program development and curriculum revisions in an academic setting, or change implementation in a clinical setting.
- Experience collaborating effectively with industry and clinical partners.
Please Note:
As part of this application you willbe required to respond to the application question below, and to upload yourresponse as an attachment. You will also be required to upload a copy ofyour unofficial transcript.
How do your personal and professionallived experiences prepare you for culturally responsive teaching? Pleaseprovide specific examples.
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).
- Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's degree in related science discipline
AND
- MLT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent
AND
- Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting performing testing or working in a post-secondary education program.
- Experience collaborating effectively with industry and clinical partners.
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. 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 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 RequirementsPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential 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/ .
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.
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.
