Adjunct Instructor in Accounting - School of Business

Position Announcement

Position Details
Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 | Working Title 2026-27 Adjunct Instructor in Accounting - School of Business
Department 250001 - SBA Deans Office | Position Number D97728 | Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

The School of Business at PSU is currently collecting applications for a future opening. This position would teach Accounting and/or Tax courses in the School of Business undergraduate or graduate programs. Classes are taught in person, online, and/or in a hybrid format. We will contact qualified candidates when a suitable opening becomes available.

• Teach Accounting and/or Tax courses in the School of Business undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Deliver courses in person, online, and/or in a hybrid format.
• Provide instruction and support in alignment with program requirements and student needs as openings arise.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s Degree
• All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year .

• Preferred Qualifications
• 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 PSU policies including Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct.
• Environmental Stewardship:
  Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and works toward long-term sustainability goals.

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The current rate as of 9/16/2026 is $1,360/credit.

At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. See PSU Professional Standards of Conduct policy for details.

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Required Documents:
Resume

Notes:
This description reflects potential openings and does not guarantee a current vacancy. The university reserves the right to fill positions as openings occur.