Full-Time Medical Professions Faculty
Job Description
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.
Success Criteria:
- 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
- At least three (3) years of direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years (i.e., February, 2021 – present)
- Prior experience teaching or training, particularly adult learners (e.g., professor, instructor, attending, preceptor)
- Demonstrated skill at culturally responsive education
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a medical, allied health, health law, or applied behavioral science
- Knowledge of career opportunities and requirements in the health field
- Three (3) years experience in a healthcare facility or organization
Note: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question:
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.





