Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology AY

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Portland State University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of psychology and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in psychology.

The Psychology department collects applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.

Description

Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following core areas:

• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Cognition
• Decision-making
• Experimental Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Human Development
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Motivation
• Psychology of Women
• Social Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychopathology
• Counseling
• Human Sexuality
• Perception
• Personal and Social Adjustment
• Research Methods
• Social Science Statistics and Data Analysis

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. or M.A. in Psychology (or closely related field). Previous teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology (or closely related field). Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in psychology.

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.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Applicants Should Upload:

• a statement of teaching interest specifying desired courses and availability
• curriculum vita
• evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
• names and contact information for two professional references with knowledge of the candidate’s teaching qualifications.

Portland State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.