Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Working Title
- Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Department - BIO Biology

Position Summary
- The Department of Biology at Portland State University (PSU) invites outstanding applicants for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of Biological / Biomedical Sciences and teaching experience to teach the following Biology courses. This is a listing for recruitment purposes. However, the actual course offerings and / or number of sections of course offerings will be based on availability of funds and the needs of the department.

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. Instructors must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

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
- Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Application Instructions
- Additional Information
- Please identify the course(s) that you are interested in and available to teach. Please also indicate any specific time and/or day availability restrictions you have. 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 - 04/30/2027