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Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation serving approximately 80000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses five workforce training and education centers and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Exercise Science at the Sylvania Campus. There are immediate openings for the Winter 2026 term. The Department will also review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part-time faculty throughout the year. We are looking for experienced faculty with a background in theoretical knowledge and application of resistance training principles and techniques fitness assessment exercise program design and/or biomechanics/kinesiology. National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditional Specialist (CSCS) preferred. There may be opportunities to teach Physical Education Activity courses as well. Interested candidates should review the PCC Course Catalog for Exercise Science courses as well as the Physical Education courses. As part of this application you will be asked to list the PCC courses which you would be able to teach. If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of and an important role that you would like to play at PCC please complete your application today to be considered. Note: This is not an announcement of a specific open position but a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.Learn more about our program here also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.
If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of and an important role that you would like to play at PCC please complete your application today to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Physical Education Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology Sports Fitness Sports Science Outdoor Recreation Leadership Human Performance Kinesiology or Human Physiology plus three years (3) experience in the industry.
OR
Masters degree in any field plus Bachelors degree in Physical Education Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology Sports Fitness Sports Science Outdoor Recreation Leadership Human Performance Kinesiology or Human Physiology plus three years (3) experience in the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Masters degree in Physical Education Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sports Fitness Human Performance Kinesiology or Human Physiology.
2. Three (3) years of recent experience teaching adults in Physical Education or fitness-related classes.
3. Ability to teach at least one of the listed Professional Activities classes (Group Fitness Weight Training Mind-Body Team Sports Special Populations Older Adult Fitness or Aquatics).
4. Current certifications in CPR AED and First Aid.
5. Experience teaching theoretical lecture classes in one or more of the following: exercise physiology kinesiology biomechanics fitness promotion fitness assessment exercise prescription sports nutrition fitness for special populations basic anatomy and physiology for fitness instructors.
6. Experience teaching and supervising students in practical laboratory settings. This should include at least one or more of the following laboratory topics: anatomy kinesiology fitness assessment body composition exercise prescription metabolic cart/VO2max testing electrocardiogram (ECG) and graded exercise testing (GXT).
The PCC district encompasses a 1500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees one-year certificate programs short-term training alternative education pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community youll enjoy:
A collaborative and inspiring campus community
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds skills views and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students engage with each other and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Official transcripts are required to be submitted within2 weeks of offer datefor degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.
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 more information on PCCs General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.
As a new Part-Time Faculty employee you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.
More detailed information on the benefits plans who is eligibleand how to enroll or make changescan be foundat you have any questions.
Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
Hourly rates are determine based upon the type of course taught (Lecture Lab or Lecture/Lab).
For more information please review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCCs Compensation page:
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