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The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time faculty for Dealer Service Technology at Portland Community College. This role requires recent diesel service experience and teaching know-how at the college level.
Ideal candidates should hold at least an AAS or Bachelor’s Degree in diesel service or a related field, alongside previous teaching or training experience. Enjoy a supportive campus community and the chance to impact students' lives.
Portland Community College is opening part‑time faculty positions in Dealer Service Technology at the Rock Creek campus.
Notice: 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. PCC will provide reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving about 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 mission is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Learn more about our program: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/think-big/
Review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area and indicate the current PCC courses you would be able to teach.
If this sounds like a learning community you would like to be a part of and an important role you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today.
Education: Caterpillar Specific certification in all areas of instruction required within the first year of hire for full‑time faculty. AAS or Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in diesel service or a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience: Five years recent diesel service experience required. Recent experience teaching at the college level or industry trainer experience, or a combination of full‑time equivalent teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted a year for year for recent diesel service experience.
For related instruction, please see the DST – Dealer Service Technology Instructor Qualifications page.
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 lifelong learning. As part of our college community, you’ll enjoy:
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.
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.
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. Detailed information on the benefits plans, eligibility, and enrollment can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
Newly hired part‑time faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
Hourly rates are determined 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/
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law. Qualified veterans and disabled veterans are given preference in employment. Instructions on how to claim Veterans' Preference will be provided during the application process. Submitted documentation should include:
Portland Community College’s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) is available on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety‑related policy disclosures, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
Employment offers are contingent upon a successful background check.
Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H1‑B Visa) for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions.