Job description
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. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. 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 embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
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.
Our Program and Who We Are Looking For
Portland Community College seeks one full-time Building Construction Technology (BCT) instructor to teach in person at the Rock Creek Campus, beginning September 2026.
We are looking for a colleague with strong industry experience and instructional expertise in residential construction who nurture safety-centered, hands-on learning environments. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and model professional hands-on practices in all areas of light frame residential construction. This includes the ability to lift 50 lbs, work from a ladder or scaffolding in both inside and outdoor environments. A typical course format includes 3hrs lectures and 6hr labs. Additional course work to be taught will include: tool and equipment safety, construction math, blueprint reading, materials and methods, and related BCT coursework.
Ideal applicants will show a deep understanding of – and sensitivity to – the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of community college students, as well as the varied abilities and experiences they bring to technical programs.
The successful candidates will be prepared to teach a range of introductory and intermediate BCT courses, contribute to curriculum development, and foster an inclusive, safety-focused learning environment where all students can succeed.
Tentative screening timeline:
- First interviews (Zoom) February 2026.
- Second interviews and teaching demonstrations (in-person and on campus) mid February or early March 2026.
- Finalist interviews with AVP and Pathway Dean (Zoom) in or after April 2026.
Note: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question:
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.
Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation.
Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see
http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
For more information on PCC’s General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/
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
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you’ll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
- Oregon PERS contribution – PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee’s Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
- PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Conference and events rental space – Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
- Generous Paid Leave – as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) –
Paid Leave:
- 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
- 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
- PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
- 21 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering or other construction related fields and have a minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.
OR
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering or other construction related fields and have a minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.
OR
- Hold an associates’ degree in a construction-related field or a Journey Person card, and have a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction industry, or 7 years of full-time experience in residential/light commercial construction. Recent teaching experience at the college level or industry training experience, or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience, may be substituted, year for year, for recent experience in the residential/light commercial construction industry.
Link: Building Construction Instructor Qualifications
Success Criteria:
- Demonstrated current knowledge in residential construction practices including concrete work, wiring, roofing, plumbing, general finishes and cabinetry.
- Maintains clear safety supervision such as modeling proper PPE use, tool handling, workspace organization, and professional boundaries.
- Effectively adapts instruction in real time to address student questions, skill levels, and observed learning needs.
- Demonstrated ability to create and nurture a sense of well-being and belonging in a technical instructional environment with a diverse group of adult learners.
- Experience working as a team to implement projects, collaborate with industry partners and fulfill department needs.
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC’s collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558) Please review the salary schedule here
Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans’ Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
- Veterans: DD214
- Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
How to apply
Contact PCC at [email protected] if you have questions
As an AA/EEO institution, PCC continues to promote staff diversity. Minorities, women, veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be considered in compliance with the ADA.
