Biology Adjunct Instructor Undergrad & Grad Courses

Position Summary

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs, is recruiting outstanding adjunct instructors with expertise in core areas of biological and biomedical sciences. The Biology Department offers undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs and seeks instructors to teach a variety of core biology courses. The specific course offerings and number of sections will depend on departmental needs and funding availability.

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

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

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

• 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 that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff.

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

Please identify the course(s) you are interested in teaching and indicate your availability by time and day. Priority will be given to the applicant who is most qualified and whose availability matches the class offering time.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Interest

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