Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2025

Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs

Position Announcement

Position Details:
Proposed Start Date 12/16/2025;
Working Title Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Academic Year 2025 - 2026;
Department 220300 - BIO Biology;
Position Number D97761;
Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571.

Position Summary:

The Biology Department at Portland State University invites outstanding applicants to teach the following Biology courses. This listing is for recruitment purposes; actual course offerings depend on funding and department needs.

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

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. 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.

Compensation:
Compensation 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. Please also indicate time and day of your availability. Priority will be given to the applicant who is most qualified and whose availability matches with the class offering time.

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

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Posting Close Date: 05/29/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Interest

Optional Documents

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