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3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time.
• May include Dual Credit courses.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required. Requirements

Bachelor's degree in discipline/qualifying field or a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 undergraduate hours in discipline/qualifying field.

Teaching experience is desired. This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: ALL applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying transcripts. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate transcripts attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

For any employment questions, please contact HR at or send an email to:

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Writing Department Postdoctoral Fellow Full-Time, 10-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Faculty Appointment We seek a two-year postdoctoral candidate to become an integral member of Colby's Writing Department and its Writing-Enriched Curriculum (WEC) initiative for upper-level writing in the majors. The successful candidate will teach in a WAC-based Writing Department and work closely with the department Chair on departmental WEC projects, data analysis, and faculty development. There will also be an opportunity to develop new courses and continue to advance a research agenda in the candidate's area of expertise. Candidates with a Ph.D. or advanced ABD status in Writing Studies or a related field (e.g., English, Composition/Rhetoric) and experience teaching writing and rhetoric are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have teaching experience in college-level writing, composition studies, and/or rhetoric; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines; experience with research methods in composition and rhetoric; knowledge of composition/writing studies scholarship and pedagogies; and the ability to work as a member of a diverse community.

Duties for this role include: Work with the chair and disciplinary faculty to support the development, implementation andassessment of departmental WEC writing plans; Teach three courses annually: two first-year writing courses and either Professional Writing or a newcourse in a relevant area of the candidate's choosing; Support campus writing assessment; Collaborate with the Writing Department chair and other faculty to plan and facilitate faculty writingpedagogy workshops; Work with the Farnham Writers' Center director on ongoing center programs and new initiatives.

To apply, please submit an application through Interfolio at Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates commitment to inclusive teaching, and contact information for three references. Please also include a representative sample of current scholarship and official summaries of recent teaching evaluations.

Applications received by April 11, 2025 will receive full consideration, with review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The committee expects to interview candidates via Zoom at the end of April and invite candidates to campus in early-to-mid May. Position starts July 1, 2025.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

Senior/Principal Technical Writing Specialist - Salt Lake City, UT - Date: Jul 24, 2025 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 Company: PacifiCorp Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

As the Senior/Principal Technical Writing Specialist, you will lead the development and maintenance of technical documentation, policies, procedures, white papers and manuals. Translate technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various target audiences. Create and maintain technical documentation, policies, procedures, white papers and manuals. Translate technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various target audiences. Compile, organize, and summarize data from multiple sources; monitor/track processes to ensure their execution. Ensure activities are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures. Act a lead within work group and provides guidance to train and mentor senior technical writing specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical writing and content management support for engineering related policies, procedures, manuals, white papers and other documentation as required.
• Lead editing, layout and publishing support to ensure high quality of material produced.
• Ensure company documentation is compliant with NERC, FERC and WECC policies.
• Lead meetings or conducts interviews with subject matter experts to obtain technical understanding and clarification of documentation requirements.
• Publish and manage content on company intranet and internet sites.
• Coordinate requests for documentation and evidence.
• Act as a subject matter resource to all levels of the organization.
• Recommend alternative processes and practices.

• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor technical writing specialist level.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Principal Level include:

• Champion and oversee advanced technical writing initiatives, providing leadership and comprehensive content management support for engineering-related policies, procedures, manuals, white papers, and other critical documentation as necessary.
• Manage information collection from diverse internal and external sources and provide technical writing expertise to support federal and state regulatory reporting across a six state region.
• Manage information collection from diverse internal and external sources to support federal and state grant funding initiatives. Provide technical writing expertise to develop concept papers and federal and state grant applications.
• Oversee essential periodic reviews of all internal company publications to ensure they are done within required deadlines.
• Lead cross-business initiatives to develop strategy reports on technical and business management topics.
• Support drafting of regulatory data requests and regulatory reports
• Ensure company documentation is compliant with NERC, FERC and WECC policies.
• Understanding and clarification of documentation requirements.
• Act as a lead technical writing resource to all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technical Communications or other applicable fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of directly related experience in technical writing and editing.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.
• Highly proficient with the use of personal computers including publishing software, spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
• Highly efficient in communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive and complex in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team; ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

In addition, the Requirements of the Principal Level include:

• A minimum of seven years of directly related experience in technical writing and editing.
• A minimum of seven years of project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.

Preferences

• Understanding of the electrical utility documentation and practices.
• Knowledge of company and departmental policies, procedures, practices.
• Knowledge of Madcap Flare, Visio, BroadVision Quicksilver and Adobe Dreamweaver.

This position is posted at two levels and will be filled at the level that commensurate with the successful candidate's applicable skills and experience.

Relocation Assistance may be available.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113935 Company Code: PACIFICORP Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Department: Power Delivery Schedule: FT Personnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring Range: $78,500 - $116,800

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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