AY 2026-2027 - University Studies New Adjunct Faculty Pool

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to impact students' lives

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Portland is seeking adjunct faculty for the University Studies Program. Candidates should have a Master's Degree or equivalent and reside in Oregon or Washington. Responsibilities include fostering an engaging learning environment and promoting civic engagement among diverse student groups. This role emphasizes inquiry-based pedagogy and environmental stewardship, aligning with the institution's mission to prepare students for the future.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent required.
• Living in Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.
• Commitment to cultural competencies and inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Practice inquiry-based pedagogy to engage students.
• Promote civic engagement and reflective practice.
• Contribute to a sustainable environment through stewardship.

Skills

Relational learning

Inclusive communication

Community engagement

Collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Terminal Degree

Job description

Position Summary

University Studies Program collects new applications throughout the academic year to fill vacancies. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed. University Studies faculty model intellectual passion and curiosity because they believe in the fundamental aspiration of higher education to prepare people to improve the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

University Studies faculty practice inquiry-based pedagogy that:

• Provokes students to build self‑efficacy through relational learning across difference
• Encourages a community of educators to practice engaged teaching for transformative learning
• Advances civic engagement, reflective practice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning

Learn more about University Studies at: https://www.pdx.edu/university-studies/about-unst

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree or equivalent.

All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026‑2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal Degree.

Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Professional Standards of Conduct

At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation

Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Professional References

Optional Documents

Optional documents may be submitted upon request.