Portland Community College is seeking a full-time instructor for the Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs.
The Portland Community College’s Nursing program is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE). Faculty prepare students to enter the nursing and/or nursing assistant profession, enabling them to respond to changing healthcare needs of individuals and communities in various healthcare settings. PCC values access to a learning community that is evidence-based, student-centered, and culturally sensitive. We promote curiosity and student success for the achievement of academic goals in a caring, safe, and respectful environment.Full-time instructor positions require experience in and the ability to teach a broad range of nursing and nursing assistant courses, as well as the ability to develop future coursework in alignment with industry, accreditation and state regulation. Instructors perform all duties of full-time faculty at PCC and in particular:● Provide academic leadership in the implementation of a robust nursing education program; including skills lab, theory courses, SIM lab and clinicals● Support and engage with PCC nursing faculty as well as other nursing faculty across the district● Support the development of an innovative, trauma-informed, culturally-responsive nursing curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse student body
Portland Community College serves nearly 50,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We are committed to a culture that values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for these positions.Location:This position serves PCC’s Nursing Assistant and Nursing programs that currently span across multiple PCC locations. The primary location will be Sylvania Campus, with an expectation that faculty members teach at any location where PCC Nursing or Nursing Assistant courses are taught (including clinical sites across the Portland Metro and/or Vancouver area). In addition, there will be some occasions where business will be required at other off-site locations. There will be some remote/hybrid work opportunities, as approved by the position supervisor and executive leaders.
Please Note:
As part of this application you will be required to respond to the application question below, and to upload your response as an attachment. You will also be required to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.
How do your personal and professional lived experiences prepare you for culturally responsive teaching? Please provide specific examples.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/nur/
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications. In your application material, please clearly address your experience with the following Success Criteria, as well as the Instructor Qualifications.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the success criteria described below. You are also encouraged to address in your application (or cover letter) how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.
Demonstrated ability to train and/or mentor nursing assistant and nursing students through clinical rotations and/or recent graduates through rotations.
Experience in healthcare education in a variety of modalities or educational delivery methods, experience teaching at a community college in a credit or non-credit nursing assistant and/or in an undergraduate nursing program.
Proven collaboration with internal teams and external partners to develop creative, practical solutions that support continuous improvement and help achieve organizational goals.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, technology, as well as staff and/or student mentoring.
Demonstrated ability to utilize culturally responsive and equity-focused practices with a diverse population and work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
Master’s degree in Nursing and maintain expertise in one’s areas of responsibility, have at least three years of nursing experience, and hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon at the time of hire and be able to acquire a Washington RN license within 6 weeks of hire.
OR
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and maintain expertise in one’s areas of responsibility, have at least five years of nursing experience, and hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon at the time of hire and be able to acquire a Washington RN license within 6 weeks of hire.
Current certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of the term.
Preferred Qualifications
Have a minimum of one (1) year RN experience in the provision of long-term care facilities in the US.
Experience teaching at a community college in a credit or non-credit nursing assistant and/or in an undergraduate nursing program.
Experience with OCNE nursing education curriculum.
A familiarity of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for both nursing assistant and nursing education/training programs.
MSN, MNE, clinical nurse educator, practice specialist or similar with evidence of experience in fundamentals of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Two years of acute/inpatient nursing experience within the last 5 years.
Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, needs assessment, and program development and evaluation to ensure student needs are being met.
PCC offers a 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.
PCC currently 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. A portion of the 6% will be diverted to The Employee Pension Stability Account as mandated by Senate Bill 1049. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.
Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for courses offered at PCC for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; plus partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.
* Please note: Temporary Full-Time Faculty are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.
Paid Leave:1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 per year)21 hours of additional personal leave per year4 paid holidays (which occur during the term you are teaching)
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
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:
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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.
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
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.
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