Honors College Adjunct Faculty in the Social Sciences

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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

All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027. Preferred Qualifications 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 https: // www. pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy. Compensation $1,360 per credit hour taught

Application Instructions

Additional Information Please upload the names, phone numbers and emails of three professional references.

References will only be contacted for finalists.

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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