Instructor, Medical Professions (FT)

Portland Community College•Puyallup, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 you're coming from and wherever you're 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 [email protected]. 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 Portland 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s, Masters, or Doctoral degree in a medical or allied health field
At least three (3) years of direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years (i.e., February, 2021 - present)
Experience teaching or training, particularly adult learners (e.g., professor, instructor, attending, preceptor)

Nice To Haves

At least 1-year of experience supporting, mentoring, or training diverse and non-traditional student populations; e.g., adult learners, first-generation college students, individuals preparing for new careers in healthcare
At least 1-year of experience developing, implementing, or evaluating curriculum, clinical training activities, or competency-based instruction aligned with current healthcare standards and best practices
Demonstrated skill at culturally responsive education

Benefits

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 employee's 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