Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social Sciences

Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social Sciences at Portland State University Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social Sciences at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon Posted in 19 days ago.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 03/16/2026 Working Title Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social Sciences Department 222300

• HON University Honors Prgm Position Number D97737 Representation AP
• AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept University 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 Summary University 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. 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 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 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 (

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(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Professional References Optional Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283526233