Career Center at Portland State University
AY 25-26 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Philosophy
Career Center at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
AY 25‑26 Adjunct Faculty Pool – Philosophy
Position Announcement — Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025. Position Number D97743‑00. Department: Philosophy, Portland State University, Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571.
Position Summary A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.
The Philosophy Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses to meet the needs of students with diverse interests, backgrounds, and goals. By studying philosophical texts and problems from both historical and contemporary perspectives, students develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and conceptual skills that prepare them for a range of careers and further study. Our faculty specialize in areas including ethics, social and political philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, feminist philosophy, and more.
The Adjunct Instructor will teach 300‑level Philosophy courses that are part of University Studies Junior Clusters.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.
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.
Professional Standards of Conduct All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. These standards are available at
PSU Professional Standards of Conduct .
Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Emails should be addressed to coventry@pdx.edu with the subject line “Adjunct Faculty Application.”
Required Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Teaching Interest
Posting Close Date 04/30/2026
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Position Summary A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.
The Philosophy Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses to meet the needs of students with diverse interests, backgrounds, and goals. By studying philosophical texts and problems from both historical and contemporary perspectives, students develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and conceptual skills that prepare them for a range of careers and further study. Our faculty specialize in areas including ethics, social and political philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, feminist philosophy, and more.
The Adjunct Instructor will teach 300‑level Philosophy courses that are part of University Studies Junior Clusters.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.
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.
Professional Standards of Conduct All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. These standards are available at
PSU Professional Standards of Conduct .
Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Emails should be addressed to coventry@pdx.edu with the subject line “Adjunct Faculty Application.”
Required Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Teaching Interest
Posting Close Date 04/30/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr