Instructor, Medical Professions (FT)

Join our Team at Portland Community CollegePlease Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 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.Our Program And Who We Are Looking ForPortland Community College’s Medical Professions (MP) Program is seeking a full-time faculty member to join our engaged and student-centered team. The MP Program, together with the Healthcare Pathways Certificate, offers foundational coursework that prepares students for entry-level healthcare employment, professional certification in PCC’s Healthcare and Emergency Professions programs, and continued education at institutions throughout the region.We are looking for an educator who brings recent clinical experience, current healthcare knowledge, and a commitment to equitable student success. The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach on campus, in-person course offerings in Medical Professions and demonstrate flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of our students and PCC programs.In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will engage in on-campus, in-person program-related activities across PCC’s Cascade, Southeast, Rock Creek, and Sylvania campuses. These may include participation in student and department meetings, program outreach and marketing events, and other college and community initiatives that support the mission of PCC and the Medical Professions program.For additional information please visit the Medical Professions website and review the program’s course offerings.Success CriteriaAt least 1-year of experience developing, implementing, or evaluating curriculum, clinical training activities, or competency-based instruction aligned with current healthcare standards and best practicesAt least three (3) years of direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years (i.e., February, 2021 - present)Prior experience teaching or training, particularly adult learners (e.g., professor, instructor, attending, preceptor)Demonstrated skill at culturally responsive educationMinimum QualificationsAssociate degree in a medical, allied health, or applied behavioral science fieldThree (3) years experience in a healthcare facility or organizationPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in a medical, allied health, or applied behavioral science fieldExperience in teaching, training, or mentoring in a healthcare or academic environmentKnowledge of career opportunities and requirements in the health fieldNote: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question:In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.Regarding Academic Credentials at PCCThese positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation 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 seehttp://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/Why You'll Love Working HereEducationThe PCC district encompasses a 1,500-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, you’ll enjoy:A collaborative and inspiring campus communityOpportunities for learning and professional developmentPortland 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.Total Rewards Package / What We OfferThere is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: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 programsOregon PERS contribution - 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/OPSRPTax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirementPCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutionsFree access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural eventsGenerous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -Faculty and Academic Professional AgreementPaid Leave1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)21 hours of personal leave per yearMore detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.How We Determine Initial Salary PlacementInitial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558) Please review the salary schedule here.RequiredOregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland 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: DD214Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VANotice of the Availability of the Annual Security ReportPursuant 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.PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions