Physics Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 2025-2026

Physics Adjunct Pool – Academic Year 2025‑2026

As an adjunct instructor at Portland State University’s College of Urban and Public Affairs, you will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics.

Portland State University, with its 49‑acre downtown campus, offers a comprehensive public education. The Department of Physics invites applications from qualified instructors to teach core physics courses.

• PH 361 – General Astronomy

• B.S. in Applied Physics (or closely related field) for 100‑300 level courses.
• Previous teaching experience in astronomy at college/university level.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.

• 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 the 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.

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. For details, see the PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.

Required documents:
Curriculum Vitae.

• Curriculum Vitae

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05/29/2026