Instructor, Automotive Service Technology
Portland Community College
Requisition Number: 08909
Location: Sylvania Campus
Address: 12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Position Status: Full-time Faculty, 1.0 FTE, Exempt
Starting Salary Range: 2016-2017 salary range - $51,897/yr to $89,991/yr. Initial Salary Placement up to Step 3 ($55,596) will be based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement.
Job Close Date: For best consideration apply by February 1, 2017
Job Summary:
We are looking for outstanding candidates for full-time probationary Automotive Service Technology faculty position starting Fall Term 2017, located on PCC's Sylvania Campus.
The Automotive Service Technology program at PCC offers students the opportunity to become a skilled automotive service technician, providing them with the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in an ever changing and challenging industry. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), an arm of the industry certifying body, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), accredits both our degree and certificate.
PCC serves nearly 90,000 full-time and part-time students, from all walks of life in the Portland area. We are committed to a culture which values human diversity and cultural competency for our students, our employees, and our partners.
Our core themes at PCC are:
* Access and Student Success
* Economic Development and Sustainability
* Quality Education
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
If this sounds like a community you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play for PCC, please review the minimum and preferred qualifications listed and apply today! Please be sure to describe how you meet each of these qualifications so that we can get to know you and what you can bring to Portland Community College.
PCC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options; including Health, Dental and Vision options, Group Life, Auto and Home Insurance, Retirement and tax deferred 403B plans.
Paid Leave:
- 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days/year)
- 21 hours of additional personal leave per year
- 4 paid holidays (which occur during the term you are teaching)
Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waver for yourself, domestic partner, and children under 24 years of age; plus tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions.
For a complete list of PCC benefits, please visit http://www.pcc.edu/hr/benefits
Responsibilities/Duties:
* Repair training aids, automobiles, and shop equipment.
* Attend and participate in college-wide, campus/center division, department, and program meetings and activities.
* Serve on Subject Area Committees and/or such other College committees as may be assigned.
* Assist in the recruitment of students.
* Provide registration, advising, and guidance assistance to students.
* Provide professional assistance to staff and students.
* Provide information and assistance on College operations as may be requested.
* Compile and/or research data as may be assigned.
* Provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or martial status.
* Remain current in the field of Automotive Technology.
* Maintain College safety standards in their work areas; ensure that students are trained in good safety practices; and make reasonable efforts to ensure that students follow good safety practices.
* Comply with published College Policies and Procedures.
* Perform other related duties as provided in Faculty Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION
- Associates Degree or higher from an accredited institution or the successful completion of an accredited Certificate with the commitment to complete an Associate's Degree prior to the end of probation, and
- Possession of all 8 ASE's, or a minimum of 6 ASE's with the commitment to complete the remaining certificates by the end of probation. Must obtain Maintenance and Light Repair (G1). Advanced Engine Performance (L1) must be obtained if teaching Auto Shop Lab or Engine Performance Courses.
EXPERIENCE
Any combination of five year's full time (or equivalent part time) teaching and paid work in an automotive repair facility, and have:
- Experience living/working in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
- Current and Valid Driver's License with clean driving record with the ability to complete PCC drivers training.
- Ability to operate typical automotive machinery and complete training for new equipment as necessary.
Special/Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated recent relevant automotive (repair) experience (from bumper to bumper)
- Demonstrated history of using interpersonal communication skills in working with customers, coworkers, employees, and/or supervisors.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of innovative approaches to teaching, mentoring, and/or coaching within the workplace or an academic/technical environment.
Additional Posting Information:
1) Complete the online application
Be sure to indicate clearly how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications in the employment history to ensure this experience is taken into consideration.
2) Attach* a Cover Letter
In 1-2 pages, state specifically how you meet each of the qualifications for the position (minimum and preferred qualifications).
3) Attach* Current Resume/Vita
4) Attach* Unofficial Transcripts for each of your degrees (Includes current PCC employees).
Transcripts need to include the Title of the degree earned and the Date that the degree was conferred and the Name of the Institution.
* When you apply for the position, you will be given an opportunity to attach the above documents. They may be attached in either "Microsoft Word" or ".pdf" formats.
Note to Applicants:
- All transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. are required to include an evaluation by a U.S. credential evaluation agency (copy and paste the link http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html into another browser window for specific instructions).
- Applicants Anticipating Degree Completion by September 1, 2017 must supply a letter from his/her university stating the degree title and that the degree will be granted by that date.
Application Review Process:
1) Once the "deadline or best consideration date" has passed, an initial screening will be conducted.
2) If you are selected by the committee for further consideration you may be contacted by email and asked to submit written responses to a set of essay questions. You may have as little as one week to provide the required information.
3) Upon hire the selected candidate will be required to supply OFFICIAL copies of transcripts for all degrees earned.
4) Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
- As an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Documents that must be associated with this posting:
Cover Letter
Transcript
Documents which can be associated with this posting:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: jobs.pcc.edu
As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
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