JR-2220 - Instructor, Trades (1-year temporary)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a full-time, 1-year temporary faculty member to teach a variety of courses in the Pre Trades Program for the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms of the 2026-2027 Academic year. Instruction will primarily be in APR 200A, APR 200C, ELT 110, and APR 162. The ability to teach both day and evening classes may be required. The position begins on September 1. PCC's Pre Trades Program offers a certificate of less than one year, preparing students for careers in the construction trades and for application to registered apprenticeships with partner programs like the International Brotherhood of Electrician Workers (IBEW). The program is located at the Swan Island Training Center in North Portland. PCC encourages passionate candidates who are committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds to apply. Further program details can be found on the Pre Trades Program website.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the subject area.
A current approved license or Journey Card in the subject area is required for instructors teaching Apprenticeship required classes or license renewal classes for any Oregon State "Apprentice-able" Trade.
Have a journey card from a licensed electrical trade or an electrical skilled practitioner from outside of Oregon.
Demonstrates an awareness of the need to teach industry-specific content in ways that value and include differences in individual experiences, cultural, ethnic, gender, linguistic diversity and socioeconomic status.
Demonstrated experience as a trainer, teacher or mentor in technical principles to individuals from diverse backgrounds with variable skill levels.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and fostering internal and external relationships.
Knowledge of and commitment to a culture of safety.
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.

Nice To Haves

Passion for teaching and supporting students from all walks of life.

Responsibilities

Teach a breadth of program courses in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
Primarily instruct in APR 200A, APR 200C, ELT 110, and APR 162 for the 2026-2027 Academic year.
Potentially teach both day and evening classes.
Prepare students for registered apprenticeships in construction trades.
Support students from all walks of life.
Teach industry-specific content in ways that value and include differences in individual experiences, cultural, ethnic, gender, linguistic diversity, and socioeconomic status.
Train, teach, or mentor individuals from diverse backgrounds with variable skill levels in technical principles.
Work in a collaborative environment and foster internal and external relationships.
Maintain a culture of safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including 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.
Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age.
Partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events.
Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees): 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.