What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, "THINKBig" Diesel Technology position at PCC?
Position Summary
Portland Community College’s ThinkBIG Caterpillar Diesel Technology program is seeking a new full-time faculty member. The ThinkBIG program is a recognized leader in preparing future technicians for the evolving industry. We are currently looking for a full-time faculty member who has up-to-date automotive repair knowledge to teach a variety of courses in our field. Examples of such courses may include : Engine Fundamentals, Engine Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Fundamentals, Generators and EPG Calculations. We are committed to serving all students through culturally responsive educational practices. We seek a full-time faculty member who is committed to using cultural knowledge, prior lived experiences, and diverse frames of reference to make learning encounters more relevant to all genders and ethnicities.
Please Note :
As part of this application you will be required to respond to the application question below, and to upload your response as an attachment. You will also be required to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.
In what ways do your lived experiences shape your culturally-responsive teaching? Please give examples.
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Candidate Profile
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
- Demonstrated current technical knowledge of Diesel equipment repair, with recent
heavy equipment repair industry experience.
environments (particularly in the field of Diesel / Heavy equipment and Electric power
generation service repair).
presentation, instructional or training software applications.
development.
that value and include differences in individual experiences, cultural, ethnic, gender,
linguistic diversity and socioeconomic status.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
Education
Note : Related Instruction qualifications follow the Experience section below.
Experience :
A combination of Diesel / Heavy equipment teaching experience in an accredited institution and / or Diesel / Heavy Equipment service and repair experience in a commercial repair facility equal to 5 full years, and have :
complete PCC driver’s training
for new equipment as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
repair.
Position GradeNot Applicable
Starting Salary ExpectationsInitial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 (78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement.
FTE1 PCC Benefits
PCC offers a 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.
PCC currently 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. A portion of the 6% will be diverted to The Employee Pension Stability Account as mandated by Senate Bill 1049. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.
Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for courses offered at PCC for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; plus partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.
Paid Leave :
1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 per year)
21 hours of additional personal leave per year
4 paid holidays (which occur during the term you are teaching)
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Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa ( H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential 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 )
For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit :
Background Check RequiredYes
Salary : $73,911 - $118,558
