Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Exercise Science

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative campus community

Professional development opportunities

Potential eligibility for Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans

Job summary

A large educational institution in Oregon is seeking Part-Time Faculty in Exercise Science for the Winter 2026 term. Responsibilities include teaching physical education and exercise science courses, designing course content, and supervising students in labs. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of industry experience. This role offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a collaborative campus community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field plus three years of industry experience.
• OR Master’s degree in any field plus Bachelor’s degree in one of the specified areas.
• Current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education and exercise science courses.
• Design and deliver course content for lecture and lab courses.
• Supervise students in practical laboratory settings.

Skills

Teaching physical education and exercise science

Course design

Supervising students

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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 [e-mail].

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and the 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.

Part‑Time Faculty assignments in Exercise Science at the Sylvania Campus. Immediate openings for the Winter 2026 term. Applications will be considered for substitute assignments as well.

Responsibilities

Teaching physical education and exercise science courses, including resistance training, fitness assessment, exercise program design, biomechanics/kinesiology.

• Design and deliver course content for lecture and lab courses.
• Develop assignments, assessments, and grading rubrics.
• Supervise students in practical laboratory settings.

Qualifications

Master’s 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 of industry experience.

OR Master’s degree in any field plus Bachelor’s degree in one of the above plus three years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the listed fields.
• Three years of recent experience teaching adults in Physical Education or fitness‑related classes.
• Ability to teach at least one listed professional activity class.
• Current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Experience teaching theoretical lecture classes in exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, etc.
• Experience supervising students in practical labs (anatomy, kinesiology, fitness assessment).

Benefits

• A collaborative campus community.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

Veterans Preference

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law. Veterans and disabled veterans can submit DD214 (and for disabled veterans a letter from the Department of VA) to claim preference during the application process.

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.

Contact

For questions, contact [e-mail].