Join our Team at Portland Community College

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. PCC which is roughly the size of Rhode Island has four comprehensive campuses five workforce training and education centers and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever youre coming from and wherever youre going in life Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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 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.

Portland Community College will 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

Please 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.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Job Summary:

The Exercise Science program is seeking a Full-time continuous (probationary) instructor starting in Fall 2026. Portland Community Colleges Exercise Science (ExS) program is a Career Technical Education program that offers an AAS degree as well as a variety of career pathway certificates. ExS Program. PCC is committed to training and educating Exercise Science professionals to the highest standards and has kept pace as technological advances and demands have evolved.

This full-time faculty position requires experience in the Exercise Science industry and higher education with the ability to teach a broad range of Exercise Science courses as well as develop future coursework in alignment with industry. Based out of PCCs Sylvania Campus this instructor performs all duties of full-time faculty at PCC and in particular:

• Provides academic leadership in the implementation of a robust Exercise Science program;

• Supports and mentors Part-time ExS faculty & staff;

• Supports the development of an innovative culturally-responsive Exercise Science curriculum.

• NOTE: Prior work with diverse audiences and teaching at the community college college and/or adult education level preferred.

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon Portland Community College serves nearly 60000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area with four campuses and multiple education centers. We aim to educate a skilled workforce prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools and enrich the community through lifelong learning.

We are committed to a culture which values belonging justice diversity equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other protected class.

This position serves the program across PCCs service area. The primary location will be Sylvania Campus with an expectation that the faculty member teaches at any location where Exercise Science courses are addition there will be some occasions where work or outreach will be required at other PCC or off-site locations. There will be some opportunities for remote/hybrid work as approved by the position supervisor and executive leaders.

The primary onsite work location will be Sylvania Campus.

To Apply:

Please submit your application letter of interest and resume through Workday.

In your letter of interest please describe how your experience relates to the job summary and how you meet the minimum qualifications and success criteria. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates selected to move forward will receive Supplemental Questions for review. Qualified candidates who are selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a formal interview and teaching demonstration.

Minimum Qualifications: (link to PCC ExS instructor 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:

Masters degree in Physical Education Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sports Fitness Human Performance Kinesiology or Human Physiology.

Three (3) years of recent experience teaching adults in Physical Education or fitness-related classes.

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).

Current certifications in CPR AED and First Aid.

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.

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).

Success Criteria:

• Experience teaching mentoring or supervising in Exercise Science education in a variety of modalities or educational delivery methods while working to embed Culturally Responsive Education in curriculum and practices

• Proven instructional experience demonstrating an ability to create and nurture a sense of community well-being and belonging both in-person and in online environments.

• Experience managing multiple projects maintaining and familiarity with program assets and equipment technology training and/or personnel development and competing priorities while promoting an equity-focused educational and work environment

• Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National Exercise Science Standards and evidenced-informed practice.

• Drive collaborative change and innovation in a dynamic program successfully applying a solution-focused instructional approach to program review evaluation of current and future issues/trends and advocacy for diversity equity and inclusion

• Demonstrated communication skills with a wide range of students with varied experiences perspectives and unique goals especially from communities who have been historically underrepresented

• Successfully engage diverse internal and external stakeholders through the application of collaborative leadership drawing on excellent communication skills to drive collaborative change coordinate foster and support a culture of innovation and accountability
  

Salary placement will be calculated following Article 16.1.2 of the Faculty/AP Agreement.

PCC complies with the Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in order to claim Veterans Preference in the recruitment of this position please email PCCs Human Resources Department at with documentation below to verify eligibility. You may also fax the documentation to HR at . Please do not send this documentation to the hiring manager directly. Please submit the following to PCC Human Resources to verify eligibility for Veterans Preference: 1) Veterans: DD214; 2) Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) you may view Portland Community Colleges (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.

Note: 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 PCC

These 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 see

more information on PCCs General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:

Youll Love Working Here

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

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC youll 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 programs

• Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employees Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP

• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement

• PCC 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 institutions

• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums performing arts and cultural events

• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events

• Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -

  Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement

Paid Leave:

• 1 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 year

More detailed information on the benefits plans who is eligibleand how to enroll or make changescan be found at you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73911) and Step 3 ($78408) based on related experience per PCCs 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 ($118558) Please review the salary schedule here.

Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment

Portland 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:DD214

• Disabled Veterans:DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) you may view Portland Community Colleges (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on theDepartment of Public Safetywebsite. 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 allDepartment of Public Safetyoffices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC at if you have questions