Instructor

Instructor, NursingRequisition IDreq2451DepartmentNursing ProgramsCampusSY-Sylvania CampusEmployment TypeFacultyBest Consideration Date5/12/2025Position Summary The Nursing program at Portland Community College is seeking multiple full-time instructors for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Portland Community College Nursing program is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE). Admitted nursing students have the option of completing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Oregon Health and Science University after completing two years at PCC and earning the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN).

Faculty prepare students to enter the nursing profession, enabling them to respond to changing healthcare needs of individuals and communities in various healthcare settings. The Nursing program 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.

Central to nursing education is a positive, caring, supportive, and respectful student-teaching relationship that promotes professional and personal development and growth. The faculty recognize and value each student's uniqueness and implement various innovative teaching strategies to promote self-direction in learning.

These full-time instructor positions are based out of PCC's Sylvania Campus and require experience in and the ability to teach a broad range of nursing courses, as well as the ability to develop future coursework in alignment with industry, accreditation and state regulation. Nursing 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 engages 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:
These positions serve a Nursing program that currently spans across multiple PCC locations.
The primary location will be Sylvania Campus, with an expectation that faculty members teach at any location where PCC Nursing 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 PCC or 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:

Candidate Profile 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 qualifications described below. You are also encouraged to address 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 students through rotations and/or recent graduates through rotations. Experience in healthcare education in a variety of modalities or educational delivery methods, with experience teaching at a community college and/or in an undergraduate nursing program preferred. 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, 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. Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a community college and/or in an undergraduate nursing program - especially in Simulation, Lab Skills and Clinical courses. Experience with OCNE or concept-based curriculum in nursing education. 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. Position Grade0Starting Salary ExpectationsInitial Salary Placement will be from Step 1 ($73,911.00) to Step 3 ($78,408.00) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$73911 to $118558 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC 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 year
4 paid holidays (which occur during the term you are teaching)

View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential 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 )

For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:

Background Check RequiredYesPortland 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 . click apply for full job details