Full time Faculty for Building Construction Technology

Portland Community College

7d • $73,911 - $118,558 • Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College seeks one full-time Building Construction Technology (BCT) instructor to teach in person at the Rock Creek Campus, beginning September 2026. We are looking for a colleague with strong industry experience and instructional expertise in residential construction who nurture safety-centered, hands-on learning environments. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and model professional hands-on practices in all areas of light frame residential construction. This includes the ability to lift 50 lbs, work from a ladder or scaffolding in both inside and outdoor environments. A typical course format includes 3hrs lectures and 6hr labs. Additional course work to be taught will include: tool and equipment safety, construction math, blueprint reading, materials and methods, and related BCT coursework. Ideal applicants will show a deep understanding of — and sensitivity to — the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of community college students, as well as the varied abilities and experiences they bring to technical programs. The successful candidates will be prepared to teach a range of introductory and intermediate BCT courses, contribute to curriculum development, and foster an inclusive, safety-focused learning environment where all students can succeed. Tentative screening timeline: First interviews (Zoom) February 2026. Second interviews and teaching demonstrations (in-person and on campus) mid February or early March 2026. Finalist interviews with AVP and Pathway Dean (Zoom) in or after April 2026. Note: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question: In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering or other construction related fields and have a minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering or other construction related fields and have a minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.
• Hold an associates’ degree in a construction-related field or a Journey Person card, and have a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry, or 7 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.

Benefits

• 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) - Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year) 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching) PCC Winter Break (when College is closed) 21 hours of personal leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees