Postdoctoral Research Associate

Join Our Team at Portland Community CollegePortland 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.Portland Community College's Foundations of Clinical Research Program provides students and working professionals career training and professional development courses focused on clinical trials. 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.Our Program and Who We Are Looking ForPortland Community College's non-credit Foundations of Clinical Research Certificate Program provides students and working professionals career training and professional development courses in the field of Clinical Research. This 6-month program is delivered through online and remote instruction and is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to support successful clinical trials. Students learn ethical, regulatory, historical and operational, recruitment, reporting, and other key principles needed in the field.Minimum Instructor Qualifications:3 years experience working in Clinical Research and/or Clinical TrialsMust hold appropriate credential, including one or more of the following: Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Masters in Public Health, Masters in Clinical Research, Masters in Clinical Trials, Masters in Research Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration, 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 adultsWhy You'll Love Working HereThe 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 communityOpportunities for learning and professional developmentPortland 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.Note Regarding Academic CredentialsOfficial 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 on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: Rewards Package / What We OfferAs a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCCNewly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determine based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab).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.Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security ReportPursuant 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, and 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 CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at View email address on click.appcast.io if you have questions