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Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also 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 pccjobs@pcc.edu.
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. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, 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.
Overview
Our Program and Who We Are Looking For
Portland Community College’s Veterinary Technology (VT) program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We are currently looking for a faculty member who has excellent knowledge and experience, can balance academic rigor with practical application, and is passionate about teaching/training learners from diverse backgrounds.
The VT Program, located at the college’s Rock Creek campus, offers a 2-year associate’s degree that provides face-to-face didactic courses, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations to prepare students for the national certifying exam (VTNE) and a career as a veterinary technician. For additional program information please visit the VT Program website and review the program’s course offerings.
This is a full-time 1-year temporary position with excellent benefits including healthcare coverage, a pension plan, and tuition benefits. This role will be mainly at the PCC Rock Creek campus, located in Beaverton, Oregon. The position will start September 2026 and we encourage candidates without formal teaching experience to apply!
The timeline for hiring is: interviews in early to mid June.
Position Success Criteria
Qualifications
In addition to the minimum instructor qualifications, we are seeking candidates that meet the following success criteria. Throughout the screening process, candidates will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these criteria:
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.
Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation 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
http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
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:
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
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
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully 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
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -
Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement
Paid Leave
1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
21 hours of personal leave per year
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.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558) Please review the salary schedule here.
Required
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:
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
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also 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 pccjobs@pcc.edu.
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. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, 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.
Overview
Our Program and Who We Are Looking For
Portland Community College’s Veterinary Technology (VT) program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We are currently looking for a faculty member who has excellent knowledge and experience, can balance academic rigor with practical application, and is passionate about teaching/training learners from diverse backgrounds.
The VT Program, located at the college’s Rock Creek campus, offers a 2-year associate’s degree that provides face-to-face didactic courses, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations to prepare students for the national certifying exam (VTNE) and a career as a veterinary technician. For additional program information please visit the VT Program website and review the program’s course offerings.
This is a full-time 1-year temporary position with excellent benefits including healthcare coverage, a pension plan, and tuition benefits. This role will be mainly at the PCC Rock Creek campus, located in Beaverton, Oregon. The position will start September 2026 and we encourage candidates without formal teaching experience to apply!
The timeline for hiring is: interviews in early to mid June.
Position Success Criteria
Qualifications
In addition to the minimum instructor qualifications, we are seeking candidates that meet the following success criteria. Throughout the screening process, candidates will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these criteria:
- Demonstrated experience successfully adapting practices (in teaching, training or communicating) to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
- Brings a strong understanding of the rigors of veterinary practice and the ability to translate real-world clinical experience into meaningful, engaging learning for students.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with transparency and respect, values feedback, and demonstrates a clear commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent time management skills that translate to the instructional preparation, classroom management, grading, and student support responsibilities associated with teaching multiple classes each term.
- Experience in or willingness to learn managing compliance with regulatory bodies such as the DEA, USDA, and IACUC.
- Has clinical expertise in small animal care, with experience in, or a willingness to develop skills in working with large animal species.
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or the equivalent in Veterinary Technology from and AVMA accredited intuition.
- 5 years experience working in a veterinary hospital, clinic, research facility, or the equivalent; large animal experience preferable.
- State of Oregon Certification as a licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT), or license-eligible with license acquired prior to initial teaching assignment.
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.
Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation 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
http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
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
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
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
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully 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
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -
Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement
Paid Leave
1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
21 hours of personal leave per year
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.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558) Please review the salary schedule here.
Required
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
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
Salary : $118,558