What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Fire Protection Technology position at Portland Community College?
Requisition ID req2415 Department Fire Protection Technology Campus This position serves Fire Protection (FP) programs that currently span multiple locations. The primary location will be at the Cascade campus, with an expectation that Faculty spend time at each location where FP courses operate. In addition, there will be some occasions where business will be required at other PCC or off-site locations. There will be some opportunities for remote/hybrid work, as approved by the position supervisor and executive leaders.
Employment Type Faculty Best Consideration Date Apply Immediately, this position will close once sufficient qualified applicants have been received.
Position Summary
Portland Community College's Fire Protection Technology program is seeking a full-time instructor effective September 1, 2025 beginning the 2025/2026 academic year.
Portland Community College's Fire Protection Technology program offers a unique opportunity to launch a career of public service in a short amount of time. PCC provides a diverse yet relevant variety of courses. We correlate classroom, Drill ground, and field experience in public and private sector fire organizations. Students are trained to National Fire Protection Association standards (https://www.pcc.edu/programs/fire-protection/).
This faculty position based out of PCC's Cascade campus requires experience in the Fire Protection industry and the ability to teach a broad range of Fire Protection courses as well as develop future coursework in alignment with industry. The position also requires the ability to facilitate development of technical skills and growth of interpersonal skills among a diverse student population through culturally-responsive instruction.
This position performs all duties of full-time faculty at PCC and in particular:
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:
In what ways do your lived experiences prepare you for culturally-responsive teaching?
As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, Portland Community College serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We aim to educate a skilled workforce, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools and enrich the community through lifelong learning.
We are committed to a culture which values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position.
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/fp/
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.
Your application must include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the numbered Success Criteria listed below. You will also be required to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.
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).
Position Grade Salary Range $73911 to $118558 Annual Salary FTE 1 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.
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements 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/
Background Check Required Yes
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:
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
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.
Employment Type Faculty Best Consideration Date Apply Immediately, this position will close once sufficient qualified applicants have been received.
Position Summary
Portland Community College's Fire Protection Technology program is seeking a full-time instructor effective September 1, 2025 beginning the 2025/2026 academic year.
Portland Community College's Fire Protection Technology program offers a unique opportunity to launch a career of public service in a short amount of time. PCC provides a diverse yet relevant variety of courses. We correlate classroom, Drill ground, and field experience in public and private sector fire organizations. Students are trained to National Fire Protection Association standards (https://www.pcc.edu/programs/fire-protection/).
This faculty position based out of PCC's Cascade campus requires experience in the Fire Protection industry and the ability to teach a broad range of Fire Protection courses as well as develop future coursework in alignment with industry. The position also requires the ability to facilitate development of technical skills and growth of interpersonal skills among a diverse student population through culturally-responsive instruction.
This position performs all duties of full-time faculty at PCC and in particular:
- Provides academic leadership in the implementation of a robust fire protection education program;
- Supports and mentors FP part-time faculty;
- Supports the development of an innovative, culturally-responsive fire protection curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse student body and industry
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:
In what ways do your lived experiences prepare you for culturally-responsive teaching?
As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, Portland Community College serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We aim to educate a skilled workforce, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools and enrich the community through lifelong learning.
We are committed to a culture which values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position.
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/fp/
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.
Your application must include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the numbered Success Criteria listed below. You will also be required to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.
- Ability to ensure program adherence to NFPA professional qualifications and standards
- Experience collaboratively managing multiple projects, budgets, facilities, major equipment, contracts, technology, training and/or personnel development, and competing priorities Experience working with multiple industry partners and both internal and external stakeholders to seek continuous program improvement and support student success
- Experience teaching Fire Protection educational programs in a variety of modalities or educational delivery methods, and with an interdisciplinary approach with both Fire & EMS, while working to embed Culturally Responsive Education in curriculum and practices
- Demonstrated instructional and communication skills with a wide range of students with varied experiences, perspectives, and goals, especially from communities who have been historically underrepresented to create and nurture a sense of community, well-being, and belonging.
- Experience as a structural firefighter, first line supervisor (company officer experience), and an emergency medical responder
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).
- Associate's Degree in Fire Protection Technology or related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time recent teaching experience (Note: teaching experience can include leading training and teaching skill-based techniques)
- 5 years recent experience as a career firefighter, or 10 years recent experience as a volunteer firefighter, or an equivalent combination
Position Grade Salary Range $73911 to $118558 Annual Salary FTE 1 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.
View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements 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/
Background Check Required Yes
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
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
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.
Salary : $73,911 - $118,558
