Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Exercise Science

Inside Higher Ed; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading community college in Oregon seeks part-time faculty for Exercise Science courses. Qualified candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant field and experience in practical and theoretical aspects of exercise science. This position involves teaching at Sylvania Campus and potentially leading Physical Education courses. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field plus three years of industry experience.
• Preferred: Teaching experience in Physical Education or fitness-related classes.
• CSCS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Exercise Science courses and potentially Physical Education Activity courses.
• Supervise students in practical laboratory settings.

Skills

Resistance training principles

Fitness assessment

Exercise program design

Biomechanics/Kinesiology

Teaching experience

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Exercise Science

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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 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. 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 [e-mail].

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part‑Time Faculty assignments in Exercise Science at the Sylvania Campus. There are immediate openings for the Winter 2026 term. The Department will also review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part‑time faculty throughout the year.

We are looking for experienced faculty with a background in theoretical knowledge and application of resistance training principles and techniques, fitness assessment, exercise program design, and/or biomechanics/kinesiology. National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred. There may be opportunities to teach Physical Education Activity courses as well.

Interested candidates should review the PCC Course Catalog for Exercise Science courses as well as the Physical Education courses. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

Note: This is not an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part‑time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.

Our Program And Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/exercise-science/

Minimum 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 (3) experience in the industry.

OR

Master’s degree in any field plus Bachelor’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 (3) experience in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s 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).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Education

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.
• 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 on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/

Qualifications

See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new Part‑Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

More 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 [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Part‑time Faculty Compensation At PCC

Newly hired Part‑time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab).

For more information please review the Part‑time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/

Required

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. 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 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 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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