Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Biology Adjunct Faculty Pool

• Academic Year 2026
• 2027 Department 220300
• BIO Biology Position Number D97761 Representation AP
• AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary 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 over 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. The Biology Department offers undergraduate, masters, and PhD degrees in Biology and is home to over 600 undergraduate and over 40 graduate majors. The Department is housed within the Science Research and Teaching Center, home to the Center for Life in Extreme Environments and Museum of Natural History, and in the Robinson Life Science Building, shared with Oregon's premier medical school, Oregon Health and Science University. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both research and teaching, and sustain externally-funded research programs encompassing all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems. Position Summary The Department of Biology at Portland State University ( PSU ) invites outstanding applicants for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of Biological / Biomedical Sciences and teaching experience to teach the following Biology courses. This is a listing for recruitment purposes. However, the actual course offerings and / or number of sections of course offerings will be based on availability of funds and the needs of the department.

BI207 / BI208 / BI209

Biology For Allied Health & Associated Labs

BI221Z / BI222Z / BI223Z

Principles of Biology BI234 Elementary Microbiology

BI301 / BI302 / BI303

Human Anatomy & Physiology BI330 Introduction to Plant Biology BI357 General Ecology BI380 Microbiology BI388 Microbiology Techniques

BI412/BI512

Animal Behavior

BI423/BI523

Microbial Ecology

BI435/BI535

Plant Systematics

BI453/BI553

Biology of Aging

BI455/BI555

Histology

BI463/BI563

Neuroscience II:

Sensory and Motor Systems BI471 Plant Ecology

BI486/BI586

Pathogenic Bacteriology

BI487/587

Immunology and Serology Minimum Qualifications MS in Biology (or closely related field) with biology teaching experience in undergraduate / graduate courses. Instructors must reside in Oregon or SW Washington. Preferred Qualifications PhD Degree in Biology (or closely related field) with biology teaching experience in undergraduate / graduate courses. 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. Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa Application Instructions Additional Information Please identify the course(s) that you are interested in and available to teach. Please also indicate any specific time and/or day availability restrictions you have. Priority will be given to the applicant who is most qualified and whose availability matches with the class offering time. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date 04/30/2027 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Statement of Interest Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Teaching Interest