Automotive Collision & Repair Instructor Temp

Overview

Join our Team at Portland Community College. PCC limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon establishing residence in Oregon or Washington.

PCC will provide reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If needed, contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and serves approximately 80,000 students. With four campuses, five workforce training centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, PCC works to make high-quality education accessible and contribute to economic development.

The Best Schedule in the Industry

We offer a work‑life balance not commonly found in industry roles:

• Academic Year
  
  Schedule:
  
  Minimum 180-day teaching contract with potential for higher compensation for additional teaching assignments.
• Summer Flexibility: Enjoy summers for travel, personal projects, or industry consulting and family time.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a robust retirement package through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

As a faculty member, you will bridge textbook theory and shop practice. You will teach a dynamic combination of:

• Non-Structural Analysis and Repair: Preparation, plastic repair, and outer body panel repairs—building a base for later subjects.
• Structural Analysis and Damage Repair: Framestraightening, welding and cutting, measuring, and pulling—skills to build, inspect, and repair vehicle structures.
• Painting and Refinishing: Finishing vehicles, including surface preparation, spray equipment operation, color matching, and paint application.
• Mechanical and Electrical Components: Under the hood work on suspension, steering, electrical systems, brakes, and HVAC systems.

We’re seeking a collaborative leader with industry expertise.

• Industry Expert: Deep automotive collision repair background and the desire to share lessons learned.
• Inclusive Educator: Commitment to student success and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Mentor Mindset: Willing to use industry perspective to improve workplace readiness for graduates.

Note: As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the following question:
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally responsive teaching? Please provide examples.

Positions are included in the bargaining agreement between PCC and the PCC Faculty Federation Employees. Instructors shall have earned required credentials from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent from a foreign institution. Transcripts from other countries will be evaluated by agencies with good standing in credential evaluation services to establish fulfillment of this standard.

For more information see PCC’s General Instructor Qualifications Policy and related pages.

The PCC district covers a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, short-term training, alternative education, pre‑college courses, and lifelong learning. Benefits include:

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

PCC embraces equity and inclusion as a priority and is committed to a diverse community. We value equity and inclusion to better serve students and the Oregon community.

There is more than a competitive salary  offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive benefit package for employees and their families, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, long-term care, and auto/home insurance options
• Oregon PERS contribution—PCC fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System and contributes to the employee’s account
• Tax-deferred annuity and deferred compensation options
• TUITION waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children…