ETM Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 26-27

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

A major public university in Portland is looking for adjunct instructors to teach in the Engineering & Technology Management program for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field, and previous teaching experience is preferred. This role involves teaching various specialized courses while adhering to the university's professional standards. The compensation varies with experience and is paid per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates must reside in Oregon or Washington for the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more ETM courses in the program for the academic year.
• Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship and diversity in the classroom.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct at the university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026
Working Title ETM Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 26-27
Department 270600 - EMP Engineering & Tech Mgmt Dept
Position Number D97718
Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

For technical experts seeking the business acumen to lead companies, the Engineering & Technology Management (ETM) program provides the necessary strategic and leadership skills. Designed for working professionals, the program builds on a technical background, preparing graduates to lead teams, define strategy, and drive innovation without pausing their careers.

The Department of Engineering & Technology Management at Portland State University invites local, qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors in various specialty areas. Adjunct instructors must be qualified to teach one or more of the following courses. (See the PSU Bulletin for course descriptions: https://pdx.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/bulletin/courses/etm-engineering-management)

• ETM 347U Introduction to Product Design
• ETM 505 Reading & Conference
• ETM 508 Learning Lab
• ETM 527/627 Data Mining for Business
• ETM 535/635 Advanced Engineering Economics
• ETM 538/638 DSS: Data Warehousing
• ETM 544/644 Organizational Project Management
• ETM 545/645 Project Management
• ETM 546/646 Project Management Tools
• ETM 547/647 New Product Development
• ETM 558 Engineering Financial Management
• ETM 562/662 New Venture Management
• ETM 572 AI Fundamentals for non-Programmers

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field. (Work experience and/or teaching experience aligned with course content may be used in lieu of degree, at the Department’s discretion.)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience, preferred.

PhD in Engineering or a closely related field, preferred.

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 https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Compensation

Varies with experience. 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.

Application Instructions

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No
Background Check Required Yes

Additional Information

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Resume
• Statement of Teaching Interest

Supplemental Questions

• * What is your highest degree earned?
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • PhD
• * How many years of lead teaching experience do you have at the community college and/or university level?
  • 0-1
  • 2-3
  • 4+
• * Which courses are you interested in teaching? (Open Ended Question)
• * 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 in comment box in the next question
  • Professional Journal- please specify in comment box in the next question
  • Other- please specify in comment box in the next question
• If you selected Other, please describe. (Open Ended Question)