Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date09162025Working TitleEducational Leadership and Policy Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026Department 260300 - EDU Ed LeadershipPolicyPosition NumberD97724RepresentationAP - AFT Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSUSchoolDeptPortland State University PSU is an urban university and Oregons largest located in the heart of the vibrant city of Portland. PSU educates over 27000 students and offers programs for Bachelors Masters and Doctoral degrees. PSU is an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning innovative research and community engagement. PSU contributes to the economic vitality environmental sustainability and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond. Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant diverse progressive place to work and an environment that welcomes process improvement and innovation. Portland States 50-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of Americas most vibrant centers of culture business and technology. Equity-driven research teaching and practice" is the motto of the College of Education COE Oregons largest and most comprehensive college of education. In the next five years the COE will be nationally recognized for working collaboratively with the surrounding communities Tribal Nations and our students to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through our engaged research activities and our community-centered and culturally responsive professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens. The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments including schools post secondary institutions community organizations and social service and health agencies. For more information about the college please visit httpswww.pdx.edueducationPosition SummaryThe College of Education Department of Educational Leadership & Policy ELP invites applications for new Adjunct Instructors with expertise in following core program areasPostsecondary Adult & Continuing EducationEducational AdministrationLeadership for Sustainability EducationTraining & DevelopmentOur guiding principles areWe create and sustain educational environments that serve all students and address diverse needs.We encourage and model exemplary programs and practices across the life span.We build our programs on the human and cultural richness of the Universitys urban setting.We develop collaborative efforts that foster our mission.We challenge assumptions about our practice and accept the risks inherent in following our convictions.We develop our programs to promote social justice especially for groups that have been historically disenfranchised.We strive to understand the relationships among culture curriculum and practice and the long-term implications for ecological sustainability.We model thoughtful inquiry as a basis for sound decision-making.We model and facilitate the effective use of technology to increase access to and support for teaching learning and research.Minimum Qualifications Masters Degree in Education or closely related fieldPrevious teaching experiencePreferred Qualifications Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education or closely related fieldExperience teaching adultsKey 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 PSUs policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship practices resource conservation and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Required Professional Standards of ConductAt 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.eduhrprofessional-standards-conduct.CompensationAdjunct faculty are hired on either an annual or a per term basis and paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Application Instructions Additional InformationFor assistance please contact coehrsupportpdx.edu.Adjunct faculty are hired on either a per quarter or an academic year basis.Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicleNoBackground Check RequiredYes Search Details Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until FilledSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . Do you have a Masters Degree or higher in Education or a closely related field YesNo Please list all licenses you currently hold andor have held in the past e.g. principal license continuing administrator license continuing teaching license. Open Ended Question Please list all content area endorsements you currently hold andor have held in the past e.g. higher education student affairs educational leadership principalship district leadership administrative licensure. Open Ended Question Please list all languages you are fluent in. Open Ended Question Please indicate the levels of students you have taught i.e. primary secondary andor post-secondary. Open Ended Question Please briefly describe your experience teaching adults. Open Ended Question Please briefly describe your experience with equity diversity and inclusion in education settings. 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