Orientation and Mobility Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,500; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University (PSU) invites applications for an Orientation and Mobility Adjunct Instructor pool for the 2026-2027 academic year in the College of Education, Department of Leadership, Learning and Counseling. The role focuses on the Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certificate program and involves teaching and mentoring students in applied settings.

Qualified candidates hold COMS certification, a Master’s degree in a related field, and prior O&M teaching experience with blind or

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field related to Orientation and Mobility or Education.
• COMS certification is required.
• Prior O&M teaching experience with blind, visually impaired, or deafblind learners.

Skills

O&M teaching experience

COMS certification

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Portland State University

Position Details

• Proposed Start Date: 12/16/2026
• Working Title: Orientation and Mobility Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027
• Department: 260150 - EDU Counselor Education Program
• Position Number: D94399
• 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 27,000 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 https://www.pdx.edu/education/

The College of Education, Department of Leadership, Learning and Counseling (LLC) invites applications for Orientation and Mobility Adjunct Instructors with expertise in following core program area:

• Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certificate

Guiding Principles

• We create and sustain educational environments that serve all students and address diverse needs.
• We encourage and model exemplary programs and practices across the life span.
• We build our programs on the human and cultural richness of the University’s urban setting.
• We develop collaborative efforts that foster our mission.
• We challenge assumptions about our practice and accept the risks inherent in following our convictions.
• We develop our programs to promote social justice, especially for groups that have been historically disenfranchised.
• We strive to understand the relationships among culture, curriculum, and practice, and the long‑term implications for ecological sustainability.
• We model thoughtful inquiry as a basis for sound decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field to program(s) above.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Previous O&M teaching experience with blind, visually impaired or deafblind children.
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Certificate (COMS)
• Preference is given to candidates who reside in Oregon or Washington

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in field related to program(s) above.
• Experience teaching adults.

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 www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, and paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.