University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term. The ...

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University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term. The ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260150 - EDU Counselor Education Program Position Number D94399 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260150 - EDU Counselor Education Program Position Number D94399 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term. The ...
University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term. The ...
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Academic Year ... Portland State University's Department of Communication invites applications for local Adjunct ...
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Academic Year ... Portland State University's Department of Communication invites applications for local Adjunct ...
... Portland State University. Honors students explore an academically intense curriculum through the lens of the culturally rich, ever-evolving city of Portland. Portland State's 49-acre campus is ...
... Portland State University. Honors students explore an academically intense curriculum through the lens of the culturally rich, ever-evolving city of Portland. Portland State's 49-acre campus is ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260100 - EDU Special Education Position Number D97726 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260100 - EDU Special Education Position Number D97726 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
HEP partners and collaborates academic departments and programs to deliver inclusive, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based pedagogy. The mission of Portland State University's Higher Education in ...
HEP partners and collaborates academic departments and programs to deliver inclusive, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based pedagogy. The mission of Portland State University's Higher Education in ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260201 - EDU C&I Office Position Number D97725 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260201 - EDU C&I Office Position Number D97725 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
The academic field of Chicanx/Latinx Studies owes its origin to the 1960s Chicanx/Mexican American ... The Chicanx/Latinx Studies Department at Portland State University proudly stands in this tradition ...
The academic field of Chicanx/Latinx Studies owes its origin to the 1960s Chicanx/Mexican American ... The Chicanx/Latinx Studies Department at Portland State University proudly stands in this tradition ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2026-27 Department 223201 - JST Judaic Studies Position Number D92259 ... Position Summary Portland State University's Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies ...
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... Pool - Academic Year 2026-27 Department 223201 - JST Judaic Studies Position Number D92259 ... Position Summary Portland State University's Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies ...
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Mechanical & Materials Engineering Adjunct Instructor for the 26-27 Academic Year (Part-Time)
Portland, OR · On-site
... Academic Year (Part-Time) Department 270501 - MEN Mechanical Engineering Office Position Number ... Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city", highlights the campus as a ...
Mechanical & Materials Engineering Adjunct Instructor for the 26-27 Academic Year (Part-Time)
Portland, OR · On-site
... Academic Year (Part-Time) Department 270501 - MEN Mechanical Engineering Office Position Number ... Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city", highlights the campus as a ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260300 - EDU Ed Leadership/Policy Position Number D97724 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260300 - EDU Ed Leadership/Policy Position Number D97724 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... and academic and professional backgrounds. By studying literature, rhetoric, composition, and ... Produced by the graduate students in Portland State University's English Department, Portland ...
... and academic and professional backgrounds. By studying literature, rhetoric, composition, and ... Produced by the graduate students in Portland State University's English Department, Portland ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 Department 260201 - EDU C&I Office Position Number D97725 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 Department 260201 - EDU C&I Office Position Number D97725 ... Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and ...
... Academic Year 2026-27 Department 220400 - BST Black Studies Prgm Position Number D97758 ... Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, offering ...
... Academic Year 2026-27 Department 220400 - BST Black Studies Prgm Position Number D97758 ... Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, offering ...
... Pool-Academic Year 26-27 Department 270600 - EMP Engineering & Tech Mgmt Dept Position Number ... Position Summary The Department of Engineering & Technology Management at Portland State University ...
... Pool-Academic Year 26-27 Department 270600 - EMP Engineering & Tech Mgmt Dept Position Number ... Position Summary The Department of Engineering & Technology Management at Portland State University ...
School of Gender, Race, & Nations: Black Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Indigenous Nations Studies
Portland, OR · On-site
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, General Pool Posting for Academic Year 2026-27 Department 223501 ... Position Summary The School of Gender, Race, and Nations at Portland State University invites ...
School of Gender, Race, & Nations: Black Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Indigenous Nations Studies
Portland, OR · On-site
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, General Pool Posting for Academic Year 2026-27 Department 223501 ... Position Summary The School of Gender, Race, and Nations at Portland State University invites ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Department 220300 - BIO Biology Position Number D97761 ... Position Summary The Department of Biology at Portland State University (PSU) invites outstanding ...
... Pool - Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Department 220300 - BIO Biology Position Number D97761 ... Position Summary The Department of Biology at Portland State University (PSU) invites outstanding ...
... Academic Year 2026-2027. The usual courses our pool of adjunct instructors teach are 100- and 200-level geography courses taken mainly by undergraduate students at Portland State University. For Fall ...
... Academic Year 2026-2027. The usual courses our pool of adjunct instructors teach are 100- and 200-level geography courses taken mainly by undergraduate students at Portland State University. For Fall ...
... Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university and we offer ... academic and professional backgrounds. By studying philosophical texts and problems from both ...
... Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university and we offer ... academic and professional backgrounds. By studying philosophical texts and problems from both ...
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AY 2025-2026 - University Studies New Adjunct Faculty Pool
Portland, OR • On-site
Full-time
Re-posted 25 days ago
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Job description
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
09/16/2025
Working Title
AY 2025-2026 - University Studies New Adjunct Faculty Pool
Department
222700 - UGE Univ Studies-General Ed
Position Number
D97734
Representation
AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
University Studies (UNST) is the award winning, nationally-recognized, integrated, interdisciplinary general education program for Portland State University. UNST is guided by its vision, "challenging us to think holistically, care deeply, and engage courageously in imagining and co-creating a just world." To that end, the program emphasizes reflective practice and student-centered learning in a caring community. University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term.
The program consists of four levels each with its own organizational structure: Freshman Inquiry, Sophomore Inquiry, Junior Clusters, and Senior Capstones.
Portland State's 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of culture, business and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community, and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world.
Position Summary
University Studies Program collects new applications throughout the academic year to fill vacancies. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.
University Studies faculty model intellectual passion and curiosity because they believe in the fundamental aspiration of higher education to prepare people to improve the world.
Our faculty are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and practice inquiry-based pedagogy that:
- provokes students to build self-efficacy through relational learning across difference
- encourages a community of educators to practice engaged teaching for transformative learning
- advances civic engagement, reflective practice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning
Learn more about University Studies at: https://www.pdx.edu/university-studies/about-unst
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal Degree.
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 at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Compensation
Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Details about compensation and other components of the Portland State University Faculty Association Union (PSUFA) can be found at:
https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/portland-state-university-faculty-association-psufa
Returning UNST Adjunct Faculty should contact University Studies for application instructions.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
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Open Until Finalists Identified
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Portland State University (PSU) is a renowned institution located in Portland, Oregon. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, PSU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, preparing students for successful careers. The university's faculty members are experts in their fields, providing a high-quality education in a dynamic learning environment. PSU is deeply connected to its community, actively engaging in initiatives that address local and global challenges. With a focus on sustainability, social justice, and community outreach, PSU strives to make a positive impact in Portland and beyond. Situated in a vibrant city known for its livability and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, PSU offers students a unique and enriching educational experience that equips them to shape a better future.
Industry
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Portland, OR, US
Year founded
1946