Communication - Spring Term 2025 - Adjunct Pool
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 03/16/2025 Working Title Communication - Spring Term 2025 - Adjunct Pool Department 222201 - COM Communication Position Number D93291 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, Portland State University offers tremendous opportunity to thousands of 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. We are the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee.
Portland State University’s Department of Communication invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in areas of Communication and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in Communication. Position Summary Instructor must be qualified to teach courses in the area of Public Speaking. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Communication (or closely related field). Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Communication (or closely related field).
Additional qualifications may be required depending on the course. 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 Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, $1,360 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement. Application Instructions Additional Information Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date 02/07/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Supplemental Questions
Portland State University’s Department of Communication invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in areas of Communication and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in Communication. Position Summary Instructor must be qualified to teach courses in the area of Public Speaking. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Communication (or closely related field). Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Communication (or closely related field).
Additional qualifications may be required depending on the course. 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 Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, $1,360 per credit per PSUFA collective bargaining agreement. Application Instructions Additional Information Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date 02/07/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Supplemental Questions
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