"Instructor, Exercise Science (FT)"

Instructor, Exercise Science (FT)

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Exercise Science program is seeking a Full-time continuous (probationary) instructor starting in Fall 2026. Portland Community College's Exercise Science (ExS) program is a Career Technical Education program that offers an AAS degree as well as a variety of career pathway certificates. ExS Program. PCC is committed to training and educating Exercise Science professionals to the highest standards and has kept pace as technological advances and demands have evolved.

This full-time faculty position requires experience in the Exercise Science industry and higher education with the ability to teach a broad range of Exercise Science courses, as well as develop future coursework in alignment with industry. Based out of PCC's Sylvania Campus, this instructor performs all duties of full-time faculty at PCC and in particular:

• Provides academic leadership in the implementation of a robust Exercise Science program;
• Supports and mentors Part-time ExS faculty & staff;
• Supports the development of an innovative, culturally-responsive Exercise Science curriculum.

NOTE: Prior work with diverse audiences and teaching at the community college, college and/or adult education level preferred.

The primary onsite work location will be Sylvania Campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

PCC ExS instructor qualifications

Master's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Sports Science, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology plus three years (3) experience in the industry.

OR

Master's degree in any field plus Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Sports Science, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology plus three years (3) experience in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Fitness, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology.

Three (3) years of recent experience teaching adults in Physical Education or fitness-related classes.

Ability to teach at least one of the listed Professional Activities classes (Group Fitness, Weight Training, Mind-Body, Team Sports, Special Populations, Older Adult Fitness, or Aquatics).

Current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Experience teaching theoretical lecture classes in one or more of the following: exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, fitness promotion, fitness assessment, exercise prescription, sports nutrition, fitness for special populations, basic anatomy and physiology for fitness instructors.

Experience teaching and supervising students in practical laboratory settings. This should include at least one or more of the following laboratory topics: anatomy, kinesiology, fitness assessment, body composition, exercise prescription, metabolic cart/VO2max testing, electrocardiogram (ECG), and graded exercise testing (GXT).

Success Criteria:

• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising in Exercise Science education in a variety of modalities or educational delivery methods, while working to embed Culturally Responsive Education in curriculum and practices
• Proven instructional experience demonstrating an ability to create and nurture a sense of community, well-being, and belonging both in-person and in online environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects, maintaining and familiarity with program assets and equipment, technology, training and/or personnel development, and competing priorities while promoting an equity-focused educational and work environment
• Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National Exercise Science Standards, and evidenced-informed practice.
• Drive collaborative change and innovation in a dynamic program, successfully applying a solution-focused instructional approach to program review, evaluation of current and future issues/trends, and advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated communication skills with a wide range of students with varied experiences, perspectives, and unique goals, especially from communities who have been historically underrepresented
• Successfully engage diverse internal and external stakeholders through the application of collaborative leadership drawing on excellent communication skills, to drive collaborative change, coordinate, foster and support a culture of innovation and accountability

To Apply:

Please submit your application, letter of interest and resume through Workday.

In your letter of interest please describe how your experience relates to the job summary, and how you meet the minimum qualifications and success criteria. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates selected to move forward will receive Supplemental Questions for review. Qualified candidates who are selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a formal interview and teaching demonstration.

Salary:

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). Salary schedule.