BSW Adjunct Faculty Pool 2026-27: Portland Campus and BSW Online Program Option (External)
Portland State University
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
- Two years post-degree practice experience is mandatory.
- Experience in creating inclusive learning environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the BSW program both online and on campus.
- Engage with students in the classroom and through mentorship.
- Contribute to the program's mission of social justice.
Skills
Education
Job description
Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three professional references (include contact name, phone number, and email address). In your cover letter, specify which course(s) you are interested in teaching, what qualifies you to teach these courses, and evidence of your teaching/training effectiveness. If you are applying to teach in the online program, please provide evidence of online teaching effectiveness.
NOTE: The applicants for the School of Social Work Adjunct Posting will be in an open pool. If you have not been contacted about your application, it will remain active in the pool for the remainder of the academic year. As stated above, there is no guarantee that the school will be hiring for any particular course. All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.The BSW Program will collect applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.
Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026
Established in 2008, the PSU BSW Program is the only CSWE accredited undergraduate social work degree offered in a public institution of higher education in Oregon. PSU’s BSW Program emphasizes critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, anti-oppressive, equity-aligned, and transformative social work practice.
Instructors who demonstrate an interest in and ability to realize the mission, values, and vision of the SSW and the BSW program are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to racial equity, healing-centered liberation and abolitionary practices, decolonizing and indigenizing, transformative and restorative justice, and critical, anti-oppressive, and social justice-oriented frameworks.
We are committed to hiring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Persons with lived experience from communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, low-income communities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian tribes are encouraged to apply.
This position is open to instructors interested in teaching in Portland, Oregon, and/or in our online (asynchronous) program. While there is no guarantee that a course you are interested in and qualified to teach is available, we often seek qualified instructors to teach across the curriculum who have experience and/or a strong interest in working with communities in the state of Oregon and its surrounding areas.
- M.S. or M.A. in Social Work (or closely related field) and two years post-degree practice experience.
- For Seminar and Liaison positions: two or more years in a combination of these roles: practicum liaison, BSW/MSW practicum instructor, staff supervisor, or social work educator, trainer, or community member in service to social work higher education.
- All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.
- Previous undergraduate teaching experience.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment.
- Experience working in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
- Knowledge of and adherence to PSU’s policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability goals.
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. See Professional Standards of Conduct at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT CBA: 2020-2025. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.
Submit the required documents as noted above. All applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
- Are you interested in teaching human behavior courses (HBSE)?
- Yes
- No
- To which program option can you provide instruction?
- Portland Campus
- Online (asynchronous)
- Both (Portland & Online)
- Are you interested in teaching online classes?
- Yes, and I have prior experience
- Yes, and I do not have prior experience
- No
- Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work?
- Yes
- No
- Do you hold a PhD or DSW in social work or a related discipline?
- Yes
- No
- Are you interested in direct social work practice?
- Yes
- No
- Are you interested in macro social work practice (policy, communities, advocacy)?
- Yes
- No
- Are you interested in social justice and racial equity?
- Yes
- No
- How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU website
- Indeed
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERCJobs
- Referral
- Professional Listserv (please specify)
- Professional Journal (please specify)
- Other (please specify)
- Do you meet the qualifications for the BSW Practicum Seminar Instructor or Practicum Liaison position?
- Yes
- No
- Areas of interest/expertise (list from the following):
- Human Behavior Across the Lifespan (HBSE)
- Beginning Social Work Practice
- Social Work Practice with Groups
- Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
- Practice with Communities and Organizations
- Policy and Advocacy
- Research Methods
- Social Justice and Equity
- Practicum Seminar or Faculty Practicum Liaison (Requires MSW, 2 years post‑MSW practice, and 2+ years in related roles)
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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