Position Announcement
Position Details Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026 Working Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology AY 26-27 Department: 22-00-00 - PSY Psychology Position Number: D97740
Representation: AP - AFT Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU: Portland State University with its 49-acre downtown campus is a comprehensive public university enrolling 21,000 students. PSU seeks to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse population through its curriculum, research, and community service activities. PSUs mission is to provide access through the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs.
The Psychology Department serves approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors and offers classes of interest to undergraduate students from across campus. In addition to 18 full-time faculty, the department works with a cadre of about 20-25 talented and dedicated adjunct part-time faculty, many of whom have taught for the department for years.
Position Summary
The Psychology department collects applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.
Portland State Universitys Department of Psychology invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of psychology and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in psychology.
Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following core areas (see PSU Bulletin for individual course descriptions):
• Introduction to Psychology I • Introduction to Psychology II • Cognition • Decision-making • Experimental Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Human Development • Developmental Psychopathology • Motivation • Psychology of Women and Gender • Social Psychology • Clinical Psychology • Abnormal Psychology • Psychopathology • Counseling • Human Sexuality • Perception • Personal and Social Adjustment • Research Methods • Social Science Statistics and Data Analysis • Native American Psychology • Infant Development • Psychology of Eating Disorders • Neuroscience
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or M.A. in Psychology or closely related field. Previous teaching experience. Instructor must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field. Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in psychology.
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 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
Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement, which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions/psufa.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Applicants should upload:
If you have any questions about your application, please email dept@psypdx.edu.
Search Details
Posting Close Date: 04/03/2027 Projected Close Date for Posting: Closes Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. Applicant Documents: Required documents include Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Interest, Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional References.