JR-- Instructor, Trades; temporary

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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. 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.

*** Apply by July 30, 2026***

We are currently seeking a full-time 1-year temporary faculty member who can teach a breadth of program courses in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. For the  Academic year, instruction will be primarily in APR 200A, APR 200C, ELT 110 and APR 162. The ability to teach both in the day and evenings may be expected. The position will start September 1.

PCC's Pre Trades Program offers a less than 1-year certificate that provides on-campus courses to prepare students for a rewarding career in the construction trades. Students in this program prepare to apply to a registered apprenticeship with one of our partner programs like International Brotherhood of Electrician Workers (IBEW) and others. The program is located at our Swan Island Training Center in North Portland.

We encourage all candidates to apply who are passionate about teaching and supporting students from all walks of life.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the subject area.
• A current approved license or Journey Card in the subject area is required of instructors teaching Apprenticeship required classes or license renewal classes, for any Oregon State "Apprentice-able" Trade.

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Qualifications/

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications (In your application, please address how you meet the following success criteria):

• 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.

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.

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

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For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:

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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

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…