Portland State University
Curriculum & Instruction Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University
is an urban university located in Portland, Oregon. PSU educates over 21,000 students and offers programs for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. PSU is known for excellence in student learning, research, and community engagement, and is committed to equity, diversity, and process improvement. The College of Education (COE) motto is "Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice." The COE aims to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through engaged research activities and community-centered programs. The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments. For more information, please visit the COE website. https://www.pdx.edu/education/
Position Details Proposed Start Date:
09/16/2025
Working Title:
Curriculum & Instruction Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026
Department:
260201 - EDU C&I Office
Position Number:
D97725
Representation:
AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary The College of Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction (CI) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors with expertise in the following core program areas:
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
English as Speaker of Other Language (ESOL)
Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP)/Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Literacy/Reading
Infant/Toddler Mental Health (ITMH)
Library Media
Mathematics
International Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Leadership
Faculty, staff, and students in the CI Department routinely collaborate with schools throughout Oregon and southern Washington to provide quality preparation for future and experienced teachers. They also provide research and advocacy support for children in local communities.
The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, and health and social service agencies.
For more information about the college, please visit the COE website.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Education (or closely related field)
Previous teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education (or closely related field)
Experience teaching adults
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 in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to PSU policies including Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and works toward sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of Conduct All employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment. See PSU Professional Standards of Conduct at
www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct .
Compensation Adjunct faculty are hired on either an annual or per-term basis and paid per credit hour according to the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supplemental Questions
Required
Do you have a Master’s Degree in Education or Child Development (or a closely related field)? Yes No
Please state which licenses you hold now or have held in the past: Early Intervention License, P-K (ECE) Licensure/Endorsement, Administrator License, PK-12 General Education Teaching License, PK-12 Special Education License, School Counseling License. (Open Ended Question)
Please list your areas of expertise (prioritizing a few in each category) - 1. Area of Expertise: ECE; Elem Ed; Mid-Level Ed; High-School Ed 2. Teaching Background in: Child Development, Constructivist Curriculum/Approach, Infant/Toddler Mental Health; Literacy; Assessment; Classroom Management; ESOL; Technology in Ed; Curr./Inst. Design; Math; Inclusive Ed. 3. Experience with: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity; Equity/Anti-bias Education; Students with Differing Abilities. (Open Ended Question)
Please briefly describe your experience teaching adults. (Open Ended Question)
The CI Department programs are taught through various modalities including in-person, online synchronous and asynchronous (fully online), hybrid delivery modes. Do you have experience in teaching asynchronous fully online courses?
Yes No
If "yes," please describe your experience and indicate which distance learning platform(s) you have used. (Open Ended Question)
Please indicate languages you speak in addition to English (If any). (Open Ended Question)
Please review the provided list and select the three (3) most suitable content areas you would prefer to teach in the Curriculum and Instruction Department programs.
Bilingual/Dual-language Education (teaching & Learning)
Early Childhood Education (0-5 years)
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)
Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Equity and Social Justice
Elementary Classroom Environments
Elementary Classroom Management
Elementary Inclusion
Elementary Reading
Foundations (K-12)
Elementary Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary Child/Adolescent Development
Learning and the Learner
Classroom Management
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Literacy
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Secondary English Language Arts (ELA)
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Equity and Social Justice
Secondary Classroom Environments
Secondary Classroom Management
Secondary Inclusion
Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
Secondary Child/Adolescent Development
Secondary Health and PE
Secondary World Languages
Action Research
Learning Theories
Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Practice
Disciplinary Literacies
Instructional Technology
How did you first find out about this position?
PSU website
Indeed
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
HERCJobs
Referral
Professional Listserv- please specify in comment box
Professional Journal- please specify in comment box
Other- please specify in comment box
If you selected Other, please describe.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References
Optional Documents
Link to Website or Design Portfolio
Link to professional websites, news articles, etc
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University
is an urban university located in Portland, Oregon. PSU educates over 21,000 students and offers programs for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. PSU is known for excellence in student learning, research, and community engagement, and is committed to equity, diversity, and process improvement. The College of Education (COE) motto is "Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice." The COE aims to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through engaged research activities and community-centered programs. The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments. For more information, please visit the COE website. https://www.pdx.edu/education/
Position Details Proposed Start Date:
09/16/2025
Working Title:
Curriculum & Instruction Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026
Department:
260201 - EDU C&I Office
Position Number:
D97725
Representation:
AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary The College of Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction (CI) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors with expertise in the following core program areas:
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
English as Speaker of Other Language (ESOL)
Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP)/Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Literacy/Reading
Infant/Toddler Mental Health (ITMH)
Library Media
Mathematics
International Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Leadership
Faculty, staff, and students in the CI Department routinely collaborate with schools throughout Oregon and southern Washington to provide quality preparation for future and experienced teachers. They also provide research and advocacy support for children in local communities.
The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, and health and social service agencies.
For more information about the college, please visit the COE website.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Education (or closely related field)
Previous teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education (or closely related field)
Experience teaching adults
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 in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to PSU policies including Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and works toward sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of Conduct All employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment. See PSU Professional Standards of Conduct at
www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct .
Compensation Adjunct faculty are hired on either an annual or per-term basis and paid per credit hour according to the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supplemental Questions
Required
Do you have a Master’s Degree in Education or Child Development (or a closely related field)? Yes No
Please state which licenses you hold now or have held in the past: Early Intervention License, P-K (ECE) Licensure/Endorsement, Administrator License, PK-12 General Education Teaching License, PK-12 Special Education License, School Counseling License. (Open Ended Question)
Please list your areas of expertise (prioritizing a few in each category) - 1. Area of Expertise: ECE; Elem Ed; Mid-Level Ed; High-School Ed 2. Teaching Background in: Child Development, Constructivist Curriculum/Approach, Infant/Toddler Mental Health; Literacy; Assessment; Classroom Management; ESOL; Technology in Ed; Curr./Inst. Design; Math; Inclusive Ed. 3. Experience with: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity; Equity/Anti-bias Education; Students with Differing Abilities. (Open Ended Question)
Please briefly describe your experience teaching adults. (Open Ended Question)
The CI Department programs are taught through various modalities including in-person, online synchronous and asynchronous (fully online), hybrid delivery modes. Do you have experience in teaching asynchronous fully online courses?
Yes No
If "yes," please describe your experience and indicate which distance learning platform(s) you have used. (Open Ended Question)
Please indicate languages you speak in addition to English (If any). (Open Ended Question)
Please review the provided list and select the three (3) most suitable content areas you would prefer to teach in the Curriculum and Instruction Department programs.
Bilingual/Dual-language Education (teaching & Learning)
Early Childhood Education (0-5 years)
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)
Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Equity and Social Justice
Elementary Classroom Environments
Elementary Classroom Management
Elementary Inclusion
Elementary Reading
Foundations (K-12)
Elementary Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary Child/Adolescent Development
Learning and the Learner
Classroom Management
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Literacy
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Secondary English Language Arts (ELA)
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Equity and Social Justice
Secondary Classroom Environments
Secondary Classroom Management
Secondary Inclusion
Secondary Visual and Performing Arts
Secondary Child/Adolescent Development
Secondary Health and PE
Secondary World Languages
Action Research
Learning Theories
Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Practice
Disciplinary Literacies
Instructional Technology
How did you first find out about this position?
PSU website
Indeed
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
HERCJobs
Referral
Professional Listserv- please specify in comment box
Professional Journal- please specify in comment box
Other- please specify in comment box
If you selected Other, please describe.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References
Optional Documents
Link to Website or Design Portfolio
Link to professional websites, news articles, etc
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