Mathematics and Statistics Adjunct Pool Adjuncts - Academic Year 2026-2027

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Portland State University Position Details

Proposed

Start Date:

09/16/2026

Working Title: Mathematics and Statistics Adjunct Pool for New Adjuncts - Academic Year

Department: 221601 - MTH Math Office

Position Number: D97745

Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission is to let knowledge serve the city, turning ideas into action across campus and the wider community.

The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a premier provider of graduate education and training in mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. We invite applications for new adjunct instructors with expertise in mathematics or statistics to teach undergraduate courses.

Successful applicants will be expected to teach primarily lower division courses, either in person or online, including but not limited to:

• Intermediate Algebra
• Math in Society
• Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
• Precalculus
• Calculus
• Applied Differential Equations
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Mathematical Computing
• Elementary Data Analysis
• Application of Statistics for Business
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Depending on expertise, applicants may have the opportunity to teach some upper‑division mathematics and statistics courses.

• M.S. or M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field).
• Previous teaching experience.
• Must reside in Oregon or southwest Washington.

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field).

• 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 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.

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, in accordance with PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.

Adjunct instructors are paid per credit hour under the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.