Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027
Portland State University
97201 Portland, Oregon, United States
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 09/16/2026 |
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| Working Title | Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 |
| Department | 310400 - USP Urban Studies & Planning |
| Position Number | D97709 |
| Representation | AP - AFT, Local 3571 |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | The Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning offers programs for future-focused, problem-solving undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who want to begin or extend their careers in community service. The Toulan School’s location in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon affords students the unique opportunity to learn from, influence, analyze and share the urban innovations for which Portland and the Pacific Northwest are known. Undergraduate and graduate students engage directly with Portland-area non-profit organizations, business and governmental agencies and private sector firms, gaining practical experience and real-world understanding of the complexity and challenges of creating socially just and sustainable metropolitan regions. The school offers a doctorate in urban studies, and undergraduate degree in community, urban studies, and planning, and two masters degrees: a Masters in urban studies, and a Masters in urban and regional planning. We also participate in university-wide certificate programs in energy, food systems, transportation, urban design, real estate development, and applied demography: https://www.pdx.edu/urban-studies-planning/ |
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| Position Summary | We are seeking adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year who are qualified to teach the following courses:
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to askusp@pdx.edu. The list of available courses may be updated over the coming months. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Graduate degree in the subject (Masters or equivalent) and three years professional experience, or current Ph.D. candidate in Urban Studies. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Doctorate degree. |
| Key Cultural Competencies |
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| 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 at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct. |
| Compensation | The starting rate is $1,445 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement. |
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Interest
- Link to professional websites, news articles, etc
- Professional References
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Company Portland State University
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Address 97201 Portland, Oregon, United States
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