Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

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.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Welding. The Department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part-time faculty in this area.

This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/welding/

Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.

Instructor Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five years recent welding field experience (Five years recent teaching experience at the college level, industry training experience, or a combination may be substituted, year for year, for recent welding field experience.)
• Welding certifications in all areas of instruction are required within the first year of hire as follows: SMAW E-7018, 3G and 4G unlimited plate; GMAW E-70S6 (hardwire) 2G unlimited plate; FCAW – Dual Shield E 70 T1, 3G and 4G unlimited plate; FCAW – Inner Shield E 71 T8, 3G and 4G unlimited plated; GTAW 2 inch Pipe 6G position; SMAW 6 inch Pipe 6G position

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS in Welding Technology

For part time faculty, welding certifications related to the teaching assignments are required within the first year of hire, as follows: (detailed course-specific certifications listed in original text)

Why You'll Love Working Here

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.

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCC

Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determine based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). For more information please review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/