Adjunct Instructor: Shape Practical Urban Futures

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University’s Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning invites adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 year to teach Active Transportation Planning (Fall 2026), Visual Communications for Planning (Winter 2027), and Urban Transportation Planning (Spring 2027) in Portland, Oregon. Minimum qualifications: a graduate degree in the field (Masters or equivalent) with three years of professional experience, or current Ph.D.

candidate in Urban Studies; Doctorate preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in the subject (Masters or equivalent) and three years professional experience, or current Ph.D. candidate in Urban Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach adjunct courses: Active Transportation Planning (Fall 2026), Visual Communications for Planning (Winter 2027), Urban Transportation Planning (Spring 2027).
• Contribute to student learning and engagement in a university setting.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in department activities as needed.

Skills

Professional experience

Education

Graduate degree in Urban Studies or related field

Job description

Portland State University’s Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning invites adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 year to teach Active Transportation Planning (Fall 2026), Visual Communications for Planning (Winter 2027), and Urban Transportation Planning (Spring 2027) in Portland, Oregon. Minimum qualifications: a graduate degree in the field (Masters or equivalent) with three years of professional experience, or current Ph.D.

candidate in Urban Studies; Doctorate preferred.