Employment
Published or Revised July 29, 2021
In support of and in partnership with faculty, staff and administration, our Human Resources mission is to provide quality, innovative and timely programs, policies and services to attract, retain and motivate a workforce of the best-qualified people whose diversity and skills contribute to and sustain Paris Junior College's tradition of excellence.
Paris Junior College employs approximately 90 full-time and 115 part-time instructional staff members along with 125 full-time support and administrative staff members at three locations.
Paris Junior College is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Paris Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Retaliation against anyone involved in a complaint process is a violation of PJC policy and is prohibited.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
| Human Resources Director / Title IX Coordinator Melanie Hatcher 2400 Clarksville Street Paris, TX Telephone: 903-782-0483 Email: mhatcher@parisjc.edu |
| Student Success Coach / ADA Coordinator Ansley Hoskins 2400 Clarksville Street Paris, TX Telephone: 903-782-0281 Email: ahoskins@parisjc.edu |
Click here to view current available positions at Paris Junior College
Adjunct Faculty Qualifications
Paris Junior College continually develops a pool of potential adjunct instructors for current and future employment in a variety of teaching areas. Applications of candidates who meet the current criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) may be retained for future employment opportunities.
- Academic and Transfer Courses require a master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field. Examples of these courses are English, mathematics, foreign languages, biology, speech, theatre, history, government, psychology, associate degree nursing and economics.
- Workforce Development Courses require at least an associate's degree in the field and industry experience. Examples of these courses include air conditioning, welding, electronics, computer information services, office technologies, licensed vocational nursing, and drafting.
- Developmental Courses require a bachelor's degree with a major or minor in the teaching field. Examples of these courses are Developmental English, Developmental mathematics, and learning skills courses.
Application Procedures
Depending upon the position sought, the following guidelines apply.
Professional And Faculty Positions
Applicants for professional positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy (faculty positions only). To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.
Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty Positions
Applicants for part-time faculty positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy. To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.
Support Staff Positions
Applicants for support staff positions must submit a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) A letter of application, resume, professional references and college transcripts are encouraged. Any test requirements for announced positions will be listed on the Announcement of Vacancy.
- Click here to fill out PJC's employment application PDF in your browser.
Note: Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application. Please print the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records. A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended.
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