"Part-time Instructor, Non-credit Ayurveda Yoga Program"

Part-time Instructor, Non-credit Ayurveda Yoga Program

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

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.

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 teach 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 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