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Join our Team at Portland Community College 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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will 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 .
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.
Program and Who We Are Looking For Portland Community College seeks two full‑time instructors to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (one position at Southeast campus and one position at Sylvania campus). These positions will begin in September 2026. We are looking for colleagues who will demonstrate discipline expertise, learner‑centered teaching, and show sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community‑college students.
Successful candidates will be qualified to teach all ESOL levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) courses. Successful candidates can expect to teach approximately six‑nine courses per year (PCC is on a quarter system). PCC’s courses are offered in a variety of modalities and the candidate should expect to teach a majority of their course load fully in‑person.
Tentative Screening Timeline
First interviews (Zoom) February 4‑6, 2026.
Second interviews and teaching demonstrations (in‑person and on campus) February 17‑27, 2026.
Finalist interviews with AVP and Pathway Dean (Zoom) after March 9th, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL from an accredited institution.
OR Master’s degree in related field (such as foreign language, linguistics, speech, anthropology, English, adult education, intercultural communication, international studies or other fields upon SAC approval) plus proficiency in a foreign language and a TESOL certificate or substantial (40 quarter hours or 30 semester hours) coursework at the 400 level or higher in TESOL methodology from an accredited institution. TESOL certificate or coursework must include the study of linguistics, language acquisition theory, and language teaching methodology. K‑12 ELL endorsement is not an appropriate equivalent to or substitute for a TESOL certificate.
OR Master’s degree in a related field … plus proficiency in a foreign language and five years experience in an adult ESL classroom teaching a variety of skills and levels (pre‑literate to college) to students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Success Criteria
Demonstrates understanding of ESOL theory and content as specified in the Course Content Outcome Guides for PCC ESOL Courses.
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of your own cultural background and privilege, as well as structural inequities, and how they impact your teaching.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication.
Demonstrates experience working independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrates experience leading and/or working collaboratively with partners across institutions.
Demonstrates excellence in learner‑centered teaching.
Preferred Qualifications Prefer at least five years of experience teaching a college‑level English curriculum to speakers of other languages. Experience should include:
Teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of ESOL.
Leadership and/or working collaboratively with partners.
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 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 We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you’ll also enjoy a 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.
Conference and events rental space – Employees receive 50% off when on‑campus for personal events.
Generous Paid Leave – as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (pro‑rated by FTE for part‑time employees).
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 Employment – 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. 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 Report Pursuant 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, 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.
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Employment type
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Instructor, ESOL (2 positions)
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Instructor, ESOL (2 positions)
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Join our Team at Portland Community College 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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will 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 .
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.
Program and Who We Are Looking For Portland Community College seeks two full‑time instructors to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (one position at Southeast campus and one position at Sylvania campus). These positions will begin in September 2026. We are looking for colleagues who will demonstrate discipline expertise, learner‑centered teaching, and show sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community‑college students.
Successful candidates will be qualified to teach all ESOL levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) courses. Successful candidates can expect to teach approximately six‑nine courses per year (PCC is on a quarter system). PCC’s courses are offered in a variety of modalities and the candidate should expect to teach a majority of their course load fully in‑person.
Tentative Screening Timeline
First interviews (Zoom) February 4‑6, 2026.
Second interviews and teaching demonstrations (in‑person and on campus) February 17‑27, 2026.
Finalist interviews with AVP and Pathway Dean (Zoom) after March 9th, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL from an accredited institution.
OR Master’s degree in related field (such as foreign language, linguistics, speech, anthropology, English, adult education, intercultural communication, international studies or other fields upon SAC approval) plus proficiency in a foreign language and a TESOL certificate or substantial (40 quarter hours or 30 semester hours) coursework at the 400 level or higher in TESOL methodology from an accredited institution. TESOL certificate or coursework must include the study of linguistics, language acquisition theory, and language teaching methodology. K‑12 ELL endorsement is not an appropriate equivalent to or substitute for a TESOL certificate.
OR Master’s degree in a related field … plus proficiency in a foreign language and five years experience in an adult ESL classroom teaching a variety of skills and levels (pre‑literate to college) to students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Success Criteria
Demonstrates understanding of ESOL theory and content as specified in the Course Content Outcome Guides for PCC ESOL Courses.
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of your own cultural background and privilege, as well as structural inequities, and how they impact your teaching.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication.
Demonstrates experience working independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrates experience leading and/or working collaboratively with partners across institutions.
Demonstrates excellence in learner‑centered teaching.
Preferred Qualifications Prefer at least five years of experience teaching a college‑level English curriculum to speakers of other languages. Experience should include:
Teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of ESOL.
Leadership and/or working collaboratively with partners.
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 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 We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you’ll also enjoy a 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.
Conference and events rental space – Employees receive 50% off when on‑campus for personal events.
Generous Paid Leave – as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (pro‑rated by FTE for part‑time employees).
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 Employment – 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. 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 Report Pursuant 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, 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries – Online Audio and Video Media
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