Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2025

Position: Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool – Academic Year 2025 – 2026

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs invites applications for the Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Position Summary

We seek outstanding applicants for local adjunct instructors with expertise in core areas of biological and biomedical sciences and teaching experience to teach the following biology courses. Course offerings and the number of sections will be based on available funds and departmental needs.

Courses to Teach

• BI207, BI208, BI209 – Biology for Allied Health & Associated Labs
• BI221Z, BI222Z, BI223Z – Principles of Biology
• BI234 – Elementary Microbiology
• BI301, BI302, BI303 – Human Anatomy & Physiology
• BI330 – Introduction to Plant Biology
• BI357 – General Ecology
• BI380 – Microbiology
• BI388 – Microbiology Techniques
• BI412/BI512 – Animal Behavior
• BI423/BI523 – Microbial Ecology
• BI435/BI535 – Plant Systematics
• BI453/BI553 – Biology of Aging
• BI455/BI555 – Histology
• BI463/BI563 – Neuroscience II:
  Sensory and Motor Systems
• BI471 – Plant Ecology
• BI486/BI586 – Pathogenic Bacteriology
• BI487/587 – Immunology and Serology

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Biology (or closely related field) with biology teaching experience in undergraduate/graduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biology (or closely related field) with biology teaching experience in undergraduate/graduate courses.

Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully within diverse beliefs and identities.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working in inclusive settings and is willing to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies on prohibited discrimination, harassment and professional conduct.

Professional Standards of Conduct

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. Please review the PSU Professional Standards of Conduct .edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation

Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience with a minimum rate of $1,360 per credit hour.

Application Instructions

Please identify course(s) that you are interested in and available to teach. Indicate time and day of availability. Priority will be given to the applicant who is most qualified and whose availability matches class offering times.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Interest

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Teaching Interest

Posting Close Date

05/29/2026

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