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Proposed Start Date 12/16/2026Working Title Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 Department 310400 - USP Urban Studies & Planning Position Number D97709 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning offers programs for future-focused, problem-solving undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who want to begin or extend their careers in community service.
The Toulan School's location in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon affords students the unique opportunity to learn from, influence, analyze and share the urban innovations for which Portland and the Pacific Northwest are known. Undergraduate and graduate students engage directly with Portland-area non- profit organizations, business and governmental agencies and private sector firms, gaining practical experience and real-world understanding of the complexity and challenges of creating socially just and sustainable metropolitan regions.
The school offers a doctorate in urban studies, and undergraduate degree in community, urban studies, and planning, and two masters degrees: a Masters in urban studies, and a Masters in urban and regional planning. We also participate in university-wide certificate programs in energy, food systems, transportation, urban design, real estate development, and applied demography: https: // www. pdx.edu/urban-studies-planning/
Position Summary As of 9/1/2026, all available adjunct opportunities in USP for AY 2026-27 have been filled. Applications received after this date will not be reviewed unless new opportunities become available. Occasionally our needs shift prior to or during the academic year; we will update this posting if new opportunities become available. If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications Graduate degree in the subject (Masters or equivalent) and three years professional experience, or current Ph.D. candidate in Urban Studies. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate degree. Key Cultural Competencies
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 The starting rate is $1,445 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement.
Application Instructions
Additional Information A background check is required for adjunct faculty who have not taught in the department during a previous academic year. Candidates for courses planned for in-person or hybrid delivery will be expected to be present in Portland for campus-based instruction.Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes
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