AY 2026-2027 - University Studies New Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Details

Working Title AY 2026-2027 - University Studies New Adjunct Faculty Pool Department 222700 - UGE Univ Studies-General Ed Position Number D97734 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept University Studies (UNST) is the award winning, nationally-recognized, integrated, interdisciplinary general education program for Portland State University. UNST is guided by its vision, “challenging us to think holistically, care deeply, and engage courageously in imagining and co-creating a just world.” To that end, the program emphasizes reflective practice and student-centered learning in a caring community. University Studies collaborates widely across academic units at Portland State University, working with 40 academic departments and programs to deliver over 300 UNST-specific courses per term.

The program consists of four levels each with its own organizational structure: Freshman Inquiry, Sophomore Inquiry, Junior Clusters, and Senior Capstones.

Portland State's 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of 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 Studies Program collects new applications throughout the academic year to fill vacancies. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.

University Studies faculty model intellectual passion and curiosity because they believe in the fundamental aspiration of higher education to prepare people to improve the world.

Our faculty are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and practice inquiry-based pedagogy that:

Learn more about University Studies at: https: // www. pdx.edu/university- studies/about-unst Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree or equivalent.

All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027. Preferred Qualifications Terminal 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 Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Additional Information Details about compensation and other components of the Portland State University Faculty Association Union (PSUFA) can be found at: https: // www. pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions Returning UNST Adjunct Faculty should contact University Studies for application instructions.

All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes

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