AY - University Studies Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Summary

University Studies Program collects new applications throughout the academic year to fill vacancies. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed. University Studies faculty model intellectual passion and curiosity because they believe in the fundamental aspiration of higher education to prepare people to improve the world.

University Studies faculty practice inquiry-based pedagogy that:

• Provokes students to build self‑efficacy through relational learning across difference
• Encourages a community of educators to practice engaged teaching for transformative learning
• Advances civic engagement, reflective practice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning

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Master’s Degree or equivalent.

All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026‑2027.

Terminal Degree.

• 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.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

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 .edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

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

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Professional References

Optional documents may be submitted upon request.