Faculty Diversity Internship Program
Interim Director of Affirmative Action, Claire Oliveros | 971-722-5841
Faculty Diversity Internship Program in Community College Teaching
The Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP) is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a teaching career at Portland Community College. FDIP interns enhance the diversity of the college, and bring a critical multicultural perspective to the classroom. We are seeking 15 Faculty Interns in various academic disciplines within lower division transfer, career technical education, developmental or adult basic education, counselors or librarians.
FDIP is a two-term internship program, which provides meaningful part-time teaching experience through mentorship and training toward a career in full-time teaching at Portland Community College. Participants of the program are paired with a Faculty Mentor to receive training and classroom teaching experience in their academic discipline. PCC is committed to attracting applicants from racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities who aspire to become community college faculty.
Program Benefits:
- Valuable connections with a Faculty Mentor and PCC.
- $500 stipend for two-terms (Fall and Winter).
- Based on desired outcomes, Faculty Interns are strongly encouraged to apply for employment to teach in the third term (Spring).
- Increased knowledge, skill, and expertise in academic discipline.
- Development of critical teaching pedagogy, learning strategies, multiculturalism, and diversity in community college environments.
- Participation in Diversity and Equity Training, New Faculty Institute, and college wide diversity programs.
- Program begins September 2012 and ends March 2013.
Qualifications:
Instructor qualifications may vary, depending on the faculty intern role.
- Must complete Master’s degree by August 30, 2012 or have received graduate degree within last five years related to academic disciplines taught at PCC.
- No prior professional teaching experience. (Teaching Assistant experience accepted).
- Strong desire to be a part-time or full-time community college faculty member.
- Must bring cultural competence and diversity to the PCC workforce.