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Portland Community College (PCC) is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and the 19th largest in the nation. We serve approximately 80,000 students across four campuses and a wide network of centers. PCC’s mission is to make high‑quality education accessible to all and to contribute to the economic development of our community.
PCC is accepting applications to be considered for Part‑time Faculty assignments in Welding. The Department will review applications to fill new part‑time faculty positions as needs arise during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute or full‑term class assignments.
Position Overview
Part‑time faculty assignments in Welding. Courses include WLD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116A, 116B, 151, 253, 254, 131, 132, 136A, 136B, 211, 224, 225, 141, 142, 152, 216, 217, 261, 262, 263, 295, 186B, 190A, 190B, 190C, 216A, 216B, 276A, 276B, 286A, 286B, 256, 257, 166A, 166B, 176A, 176B, 186A, 236A, 236B, 246A, 246B, 266A, 266B.
Instructor Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five years recent welding field experience, or a combination of recent teaching experience at the college level, industry training experience, or a combination may substitute for recent welding field experience.
- Welding certifications in all areas of instruction required within the first year of hire:
- 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 plate.
- GTAW 2 inch Pipe 6G position.
- SMAW 6 inch Pipe 6G position.
Preferred Qualifications
- AAS in Welding Technology.
Certification Requirements for Part‑time Faculty
In addition to the instructor qualifications, welding certifications related to the specific teaching assignments are required within the first year of hire. The required certifications for each course are listed below:
- WLD 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116A, 116B, 151, 253, 254:
- SMAW E‑7018, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- WLD 131, 132, 136A, 136B, 211:
- GMAW E‑70S6 (hardwire) 2G unlimited plate.
- WLD 224, 225:
- GTAW 2 inch Pipe 6G Position.
- WLD 141, 142, 152:
- FCAW – Dual Shield E 70 T1, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- FCAW – Inner Shield E 71T8, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- WLD 216, 217, 261, 262, 263, 295, 186B, 190A, 190B, 190C, 216A, 216B, 276A, 276B, 286A, 286B:
- 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 E71T8, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- WLD 256, 257:
- SMAW E‑7018 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- SMAW 6 inch Pipe 6G position.
- WLD 166A, 166B, 176A, 176B, 186A:
- GMAW E‑70S6 (hardwire) 2G unlimited plate.
- FCAW – Dual Shield E 70 T1, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- FCAW – Inner Shield E71T8, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- WLD 236A, 236B:
- GMAW E‑70S6 (hardwire) 2G unlimited plate.
- FCAW – Dual Shield E 70 T1, 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- SMAW 2 inch Pipe 6G position.
- SMAW 6 inch Pipe 6G position.
- WLD 246A, 246B:
- SMAW E‑7018 3G and 4G unlimited plate.
- SMAW 2 inch Pipe 6G position.
- SMAW 6 inch Pipe 6G position.
- WLD 266A, 266B:
- 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.
Other Information
Part‑time faculty are eligible for certain benefits, including Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. Conditional employment depends on successful completion of a criminal background check. PCC does not sponsor visas for non‑citizen employees. Ports of contact: For application questions, email pccjobs@pcc.edu. Veterans Preference instructions will be provided during the recruitment process.