Portland State University
Adjunct Instructor 2025-26 Academic Year
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2025 Working Title: Adjunct Instructor 2025-26 Academic Year Department: 310400 - USP Urban Studies & Planning Position Number: D97709 Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary
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. Position Summary
We are seeking adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year who are qualified to teach the following course: USP 512 Environmental Planning Methods (Fall term, 09/16/25 12/15/25). 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
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. Compensation
The starting rate is $1,360 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents
Statement of Teaching Interest Link to professional websites, news articles, etc Professional References
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Position Details
Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2025 Working Title: Adjunct Instructor 2025-26 Academic Year Department: 310400 - USP Urban Studies & Planning Position Number: D97709 Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary
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. Position Summary
We are seeking adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year who are qualified to teach the following course: USP 512 Environmental Planning Methods (Fall term, 09/16/25 12/15/25). 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
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. Compensation
The starting rate is $1,360 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents
Statement of Teaching Interest Link to professional websites, news articles, etc Professional References
#J-18808-Ljbffr