Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Computer Aided Drafting and Design

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A community college in Oregon is seeking part-time faculty for Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Candidates should have an AAS degree in a relevant field and recent technical experience. Role includes teaching courses in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and related software, contributing to a collaborative academic environment. This opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to engage in professional development while supporting student learning.

Qualifications

AAS degree required unless otherwise specified.
Three years of recent technical experience in mechanical design.
Successful completion of a college writing or technical writing course.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in Computer Aided Design and Drafting.
Utilize AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other software to teach.
Contribute to the academic community at PCC.

Skills

Technical experience in mechanical design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Professional experience in technical communications

Team leadership experience

Education

AAS degree in Drafting Technology or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College will only employ individuals who are residents of Oregon or Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon establishing residence in Oregon or Washington. If you require reasonable accommodation for the hiring process, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Part‑Time Faculty Interest Pool – Computer Aided Design and Draftering

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for part‑time faculty assignments in computer aided design and drafting. This is not a specific open position; it is a pool from which the department will identify applicants for substitute or full‑term assignments during the academic year.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/drafting-design/. Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of the 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

AAS degree in either Drafting Technology or Engineering Technology (unless otherwise specified for individual courses)
Three years of recent technical experience in mechanical or related design

Software Proficiency Requirements

CADD 126 Introduction to AutoCAD
CADD 136 Intermediate AutoCAD
CADD 155 Fusion 360 Fundamentals
CADD 175 SolidWorks Fundamentals
CADD 185 Inventor Fundamentals
CADD 275 SolidWorks Advanced
CADD 285 Inventor Advanced

Related Instruction – CADD 100 (Communication)

Successful completion of a 200‑level or higher college writing course, or a 100‑level or higher technical writing course (or equivalent technical training)
Demonstrated proficiency in composing and preparing technical memos, requirement specifications, test plans, validation reports, project proposals, user research reports or related technical documents
Professional experience presenting technical communications to clients, customers and/or management

Related Instruction – CADD 245 (Human Resources)

Demonstrated professional experience contributing to a product development team in a mechanical, design or drafting documentation role
Successful completion or professional development courses related to Human Relations or Team Leadership and/or professional experience as a project manager, team lead or mechanical, design or drafting department manager

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the Instructor Qualifications.
Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent foreign institution. Transcripts from foreign institutions will be evaluated by agencies approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
For more information on PCC’s General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new part‑time faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, including 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 determined based on the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). For more information review the Part‑time Faculty Salary Schedule at https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/.

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