Part-time Instructor, Non-credit Ayurveda Yoga Program

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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 teach the YTT module for Summer term 2024. This course is taught quarterly each term via Zoom on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 6‑8:20 pm PT.

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

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 lifelong learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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