Mathematics and Statistics Adjunct Pool for New Adjuncts - Academic Year 2026-2027

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University invites applications for adjunct instructors in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics to teach undergraduate courses in person or online, focusing on lower-division math and statistics. Candidates should hold an MS or MA in mathematics or statistics (or closely related field) with prior teaching experience and reside in Oregon or SW Washington; a Ph.D.

is preferred.

Qualifications

• MS or MA in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field)
• Previous teaching experience
• Must reside in Oregon or SW Washington

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, primarily lower-division, in person or online
• Possibly teach some upper-division mathematics and statistics courses depending on expertise
• Contribute to student learning and departmental responsibilities

Education

MS or MA in Mathematics or Statistics

Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics

Job description

Position Summary

The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for new adjunct instructors with expertise in mathematics or statistics to teach undergraduate courses. Successful applicants will be expected to teach primarily lower‑division courses in person or online, including one or more of the following courses:

100‑200 Level Mathematics Courses

• Intermediate Algebra
• Math in Society
• Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
• Precalculus
• Calculus
• Applied Differential Equations
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Mathematical Computing

100‑200 Level Statistics Courses

• Elementary Data Analysis
• Application of Statistics for Business
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Depending on expertise, applicants may have an opportunity to teach some upper‑division mathematics and statistics courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field)
• Previous teaching experience
• Must reside in Oregon or SW Washington

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field)

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within contexts 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 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 that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. All members of the PSU community are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the PSU Professional Standards of Conduct, available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation

Adjunct instructors are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• A letter of application that includes:
  1. Statement of teaching interest
  2. Suggestion of desired courses
  3. Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (e.g., summary of evaluations, a letter or statement from a supervisor, a positive assessment, an award, etc.)
  4. Any significant constraints on availability
• Names and contact information for two professional references who can attest to the candidate’s teaching qualifications

For any questions, please contact the Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at [e-mail].