Part-time Instructor, Non-credit Ayurveda Yoga Program

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Portland Community College’s Integrative Health Programs provide students and working professionals with career training and professional development courses focused on health and well-being. We are currently seeking part-time faculty members who have current content knowledge, who can balance academics with practical application, and are committed to equitable student success.

Below are the Integrative Health Programs currently accepting applications. To be considered for a part-time faculty position, your application must demonstrate the Instructor Qualifications outlined below.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

The PCC-IHP Ayurvedic Yoga Health Program (200 & 300 hour RYT) is seeking applicants qualified to co-teach the YTT modules. Term-long courses are hybrid and taught quarterly on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 6-8:20 pm PT. We are currently hiring someone to each in person at the Sylvania campus location.

The instructor’s work includes delivering yoga teacher training instruction and creating and delivering weekly hybrid sessions, grading and providing feedback on student work, interacting with students via email, Zoom and in person and online discussion forums.

Ayurvedic Yoga Health Program Outcomes (200 hours):

Certified to be able to register with Yoga Alliance Able to teach Yoga asana and pranayama classes with Ayurvedic focus Knowledge of of dosha, season and balance by time of year

The Yoga and Ayurveda Health Program has four 50-hour classes delivered in the year-long program. The season topics covered are listed here.

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

• 10 years experience as a Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level

• Current certification with Yoga Alliance

• Appreciation for and/or knowledge of Ayurveda (Certification by NAMA preferred)

• Experience teaching adults new curriculum in a hybrid environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

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 PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland 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

• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security ReportPursuant 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.

Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions