Educator Licensure Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 2,204,160; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University invites applications for the Educator Licensure Adjunct Pool for Academic Year 2026-2027. The position supports the College of Education programs and licensure areas, with appointments on an annual or per-term basis.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Education and teaching experience; preferred Ed.D/Ph.D. and experience teaching adults. Compensation is paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education (or closely related field).
• Teaching experience in education settings.
• Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education is preferred.
• Experience teaching adults is preferred.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity and inclusion

Effective communication

Collaboration in diverse settings

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education

Job description

Educator Licensure Adjunct Pool – Academic Year 2026-2027

Position Number: D97725

Department: 260201 – EDU C & I Office

Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Portland State University (PSU) is an urban university and Oregon’s largest, located in the heart of the vibrant city of Portland. PSU educates over 21,000 students and offers programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. PSU is an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement. PSU contributes to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond. Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and an environment that welcomes process improvement and innovation. Portland State’s 50-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of culture, business, and technology.

“Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice” is the motto of the College of Education (COE), Oregon’s largest and most comprehensive college of education. In the next five years, the COE will be nationally recognized for working collaboratively with the surrounding communities, Tribal Nations, and our students to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through our engaged research activities, and our community-centered and culturally responsive professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens.

The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, and social service and health agencies. For more information about the college, please visit the College website.

Core Program Areas

• Licensure in Elementary Education / GTEP Elem / Added Elementary Endorsement / International Teacher Education Program
• Graduate Teacher Education Program Secondary / Added Secondary Endorsement / International Teacher Education Program
• READ Oregon
• Special Education K-12 Initial License / Add SPED Graduate Certificate / License
• Visually Impaired Learner / Blindness and Low Vision Graduate Certificate / Licensure
• Early Intervention Special Education Graduate Certificate / License
• Bilingual Teacher Pathway
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
• Inclusive Elementary Educator Program / Secondary Dual Education Program
• Principal License
• Professional Administrator License
• Mathematics Learning, Teaching, & Leading Program: Grades 6-12 / PreK-Grade 8

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education (or closely related field), or field related to the programs listed above.
• Previous teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education (or closely related field), or field related to the programs listed above.
• Experience teaching adults.

Professional 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 policies, including policies on prohibited discrimination & harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
• 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 hired on either an annual or a per-term basis and are paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Additional Information: For assistance, please contact [e-mail]. Adjunct faculty are hired on either a per quarter or an academic year basis.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References

Optional Documents

• Link to website or design portfolio
• Link to professional websites, news articles, etc.

Posting Close Date

Projected Close Date: Open Until Finalists Identified.

Additional Information

Driving required: No.

Background check required: Yes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.