MSW Adjunct Faculty Pool—Online/On-Campus

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University School of Social Work seeks MSW adjunct instructors to teach on campus in Portland, online, or at satellite centers (Bend and Eugene). Candidates should support racial equity and social justice frameworks while contributing to a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

We recruit adjunct faculty to teach across the curriculum and offer per credit hour compensation under the AFT agreement. Applicants living in Oregon or Washington for 2026-27 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MSW or MA in Social Work or closely related field.
• Willingness to live in Oregon or Washington for academic year 2026-27.
• Ability to teach across curriculum in online and on-campus settings.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientations and prepare course syllabi.
• Develop Canvas course shells and introductory media.
• Engage with online students weekly and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours for in-person or online meetings.
• Submit final course grades in Canvas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Course preparation

Education

MSW or MA in Social Work

Job description

Portland State University School of Social Work seeks MSW adjunct instructors to teach on campus in Portland, online, or at satellite centers (Bend and Eugene). Candidates should support racial equity and social justice frameworks while contributing to a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

We recruit adjunct faculty to teach across the curriculum and offer per credit hour compensation under the AFT agreement. Applicants living in Oregon or Washington for 2026-27 are encouraged to apply.