Join our Team at Portland Community College

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.

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

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.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Overview

Portland Community Colleges Veterinary Technology (VT) program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We are currently looking for a faculty member who has excellent knowledge and experience can balance academic rigor with practical application and is passionate about teaching/training learners from diverse backgrounds.

The VT Program located at the colleges Rock Creek campus offers a 2-year associates degree that provides face-to-face didactic courses hands-on skills labs and clinical rotations to prepare students for the national certifying exam (VTNE) and a career as a veterinary technician. For additional program information please visit the VT Program website and review the programs course offerings.

This is a full-time 1-year temporary position with excellent benefits including healthcare coverage a pension plan and tuition benefits. This role will be mainly at the PCC Rock Creek campus located in Beaverton Oregon. The position will start September 2026 and we encourage candidates without formal teaching experience to apply!

The timeline for hiring is: interviews in early to mid June.

Position Success Criteria

In addition to the minimum instructor qualifications we are seeking candidates that meet the following success criteria. Throughout the screening process candidates will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these criteria:

• Demonstrated experience successfully adapting practices (in teaching training or communicating) to include a wide range of cultural knowledge experiences and perspectives.

• Brings a strong understanding of the rigors of veterinary practice and the ability to translate real-world clinical experience into meaningful engaging learning for students.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with transparency and respect values feedback and demonstrates a clear commitment to continuous improvement.

• Excellent time management skills that translate to the instructional preparation classroom management grading and student support responsibilities associated with teaching multiple classes each term.

• Experience in or willingness to learn managing compliance with regulatory bodies such as the DEA USDA and IACUC.

• Has clinical expertise in small animal care with experience in or a willingness to develop skills in working with large animal species.

Position Minimum Qualification

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or the equivalent in Veterinary Technology from and AVMA accredited intuition.

• 5 years experience working in a veterinary hospital clinic research facility or the equivalent; large animal experience preferable.

• State of Oregon Certification as a licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT) or license-eligible with license acquired prior to initial teaching assignment.

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

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.

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

• 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.

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