Portland Community College

Non-credit Integrative Health Programs (Part-time Faculty)

Requisition ID req1292

Academic Department Non-credit Integrative Health Programs

Campus CLIMB Center

Position Summary and Candidate Profiles

Portland Community College’s Integrative Health Programs provide students and working professionals 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. When applying, you will be asked which of the below Integrative Health program(s) you are interested in.

Functional Nutrition

Portland Community College’s non-credit Functional Nutrition Certificate Program provides students and working professionals career training and professional development courses in the field of holistic nutrition. This 1-year program is offered in a mix of online and remote instruction and is approved by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in Functional Nutrition
• Must hold an appropriate Nutrition Credential, including one or more of the following: Masters of Science in Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Professional, or similar qualification. Similar credentials from recognized institutions or organizations may be considered on a case by case basis.
• Experience teaching or facilitating groups or adults

Herbalism

Portland Community College’s non-credit Herbalism Professional Certificate Program provides students and working professionals career training and professional development courses in herbal medicine. This 9-month program is delivered through online and remote instruction and is designed to support students who are seeking to apply herbal knowledge with clients, as well as those aspiring to become certified through the American Herbalists Guild (AHG).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in Herbal Medicine
• Must hold an appropriate credential, including one or more of the following: Nationally Registered Herbalist (through AHG), Masters of Science in Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, or similar qualification. Similar credentials from recognized institutions or organizations may be considered on a case by case basis.
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating groups or adults

For program or compensation questions, please contact the Coordinator:

Amy Evans - amy.evans3@pcc.edu

Notes Regarding Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications. 
• 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/

Background Check Required Yes

Portland 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

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

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