AY 26-27 Geography Adjunct Instructor

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,640 - 62,496; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Academic Year 2026-2027 in the Geography Academic Area. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, including Global Water Issues and Sustainability, and requires a Master’s degree in geography or related fields.

The ideal candidate should be a resident of Oregon or SW Washington, with preferred qualifications including being a Ph.D. candidate (ABD). This position emphasizes cultural competency and environmental stewardship.

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Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geography, GIS or related field, or relevant experience required.
• Must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate geography courses at 100- and 200-level.
• Expertise needed for 300/400/500 level courses in Global Water Issues, Climate and Water Resources, GIS.

Education

Master’s degree in geography, GIS, physical and environmental sciences

Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in geography or related field

Job description

Position Details

Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026. Working Title: AY 26-27 Geography Adjunct Instructor. Department: 221200 - GGR Geography. Position Number: D97749. Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571.

Position Summary

This position is an Adjunct Instructor position in the Geography Academic Area in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The usual courses our pool of adjunct instructors teach are 100- and 200-level geography courses taken mainly by undergraduate students at Portland State University. For Fall, Winter and Spring Term 2026, we are looking for the expertise to teach 300/400/500 level courses in Global Water Issues and Sustainability, Climate and Water Resources, and GIS for Water Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geography, GIS, physical and environmental sciences, or a closely related field OR years of relevant experience in a professional field.
• Must be a resident of Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in geography, physical and environmental sciences, or closely related fields.

Key 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.

Required 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

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/portland-state-university-faculty-association-psufa