Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social SciencesPortland State University

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date03/16/2026Working TitleHonors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social SciencesDepartment 222300 - HON University Honors PrgmPosition NumberD97737RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptUniversity Honors College, the only urban-focused honors college in the country, is a small, dedicated community of highly motivated students and engaged professors located within the larger academic environment of 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 located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of business, 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 SummaryUniversity Honors College at Portland State University invites applicants to apply for an adjunct teaching position in the Social Sciences for the Spring 2026 term.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in one of the Social Sciences
• Expertise in the teaching and support of scholarly research writing.
• Documented excellence in teaching large and small undergraduate classes in the candidate’s field of study.
• Successful completion of a background check.
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All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.Preferred Qualifications 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 StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Required Professional Standards of ConductAt 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 https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.Compensation$1,360 per credit hour taught


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you currently hold a Ph.D. degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received your Ph.D.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. From what University did you (or will you) receive your Ph.D. degree?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * 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 in the next question
   • Professional Journal- please specify in comment box in the next question
   • Other- please specify in comment box in the next question
5. If you selected Other, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
5. Professional References

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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