The Science, Computing and Engineering Pathway at Portland Community College is looking for a Computer Aided Drafting & Design Instructor primarily at the Southeast Campus scheduled to begin Fall 2023.

This instructor will prepare PCC's students for jobs at the cutting edge of technology through: the development of our CADD program, curriculum development, course instruction, and partnerships with local industry for internships and advisory boards, as well as other tasks as assigned. The position represents an outstanding opportunity to bring your expertise to lead and grow this vital academic program and to work closely with and mentor students. The work will draw on your ability to connect students with the latest advances in Computer Aided Design & Drafting and to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.

At the core of PCC's mission is equitable student success. PCC serves over 60,000 students in the Portland area. We have one of the most diverse student populations, many of whom come from historically untapped communities. We are committed to serving all of our students. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, one who is equally committed to a culture which values human diversity in all its forms and who brings culturally responsive educational practices to serve our students. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.

This might be you! We encourage you to apply, if you believe you have a combination of education and experience to meet the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/instructor-qualifications/drf/

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 prepare you for culturally-responsive teaching?

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.

In your application material, please clearly address your experience with the following Success Criteria, as well as the Instructor Qualifications.

• Has a passion for and/or recent experience with college-level teaching or adult training and strives for teaching excellence
• Has applied experience in a drafting and design environment with demonstrated industry connections and ability to stay current with changing technologies and community support needs: This could include, but is not limited to: Ability to create 3D parametric CAD models, CAD assemblies and 2D drawings. Use of American National Standards Institute guidelines when designing and in producing production drawings. Experience in working as an integrated member of a drafting technology design team, collaborating on concepts and ideas related to a working project. Ability to apply a generalized understanding of design principles involving trigonometry and geometry when solving drafting and design problems. Hold current professional certifications through national organizations such as ADDA.org.
• Has experience with a broad range of CADD topics and the willingness to teach and improve our curriculum across the courses the CADD department offers
• Able to demonstrate the positive impact of your strong intercultural, interpersonal, and communications skills (written, oral and presentation) in a highly diverse environment including how you have adapted your practices to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, especially from historically untapped communities
• Has the ability to respond to cultural shifts and changing community support needs to help improve our CADD program through curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. Open to working with teaching technologies such as Desire2Learn and other learning management systems.

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).

• Minimum of AAS Degree in either Drafting Technology or Engineering Technology*
• Three years recent technical experience in mechanical or related design is required

• or related degree fields such as Design Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Design Technology

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant recent industry or education/teaching experience.//a

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.

• Please note:Temporary Full-Time Faculty are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.

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)

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide 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 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/ .