Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date09/16/2025Working TitleAY 25-26 Adjunct Faculty Pool - PhilosophyDepartment 221700 - PHL Philosophy DepartmentPosition NumberD97743-00RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university and we offer tremendous opportunity to 21,000 students from all backgrounds. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems. Our location in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed culture scene. PSU is the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee.
The Philosophy Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses to meet the needs of students with a diversity of interests, and academic and professional backgrounds. 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. We are committed to inclusive, engaged teaching and to scholarship that addresses both enduring questions and urgent social issues. The department values public philosophy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering a vibrant intellectual community within and beyond the university.
Position Summary
The position is an Adjunct Instructor position in the Department of Philosophy at Portland State University. The courses typically taught by our Adjunct pool are 300-level Philosophy courses that are also part of University Studies Junior Clusters.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution and prior college-level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Phd 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.
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.
CompensationAdjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Teaching Interest
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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