Speech and Hearing Sciences Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Speech and Hearing Sciences Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 Department 222210 - SPH Speech & Hearing Science Position Number D97738 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University, with an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students, serves the Portland metropolitan area, which is a vibrant and growing community with a culturally diverse population. Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city", highlights the campus as a leader in local and international university-community partnerships.

The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is a vibrant department, serving over 240 students per year. The department offers a graduate program educating future speech-language pathologists, as well as an undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a post baccalaureate program preparing students to enter graduate level work in a variety of fields, especially Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The department includes 6 tenure-track research faculty, 7 clinical faculty, and adjunct instructors. With strong connections to the surrounding community, the department strives to provide a strong educational curriculum preparing students to enter careers and graduate level work in a variety of fields. Practicing professionals regularly teach a variety of courses to SPHR students to ensure that a strong and relevant clinical perspective is offered.

Position Summary

Portland State University's Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in the following core areas:

• Audiology
• Speech/Language Development
• Speech/Language Disorders
• Speech and Hearing Science

Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more courses taught in Speech & Hearing Sciences (please see PSU Bulletin for individual course descriptions at https://pdx.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2024-2025/bulletin/):

SPHR Undergraduate & Graduate Electives - topics vary

SPHR Undergraduate level courses - topics vary

SPHR Graduate level courses - topics vary

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences/Communication Disorders or Audiology, or related fields.

Related clinical work experience and/or teaching experience aligned with course content may be used in lieu of degree, at the Department's discretion.

Certification through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.

This position is subject to ORS 681.250(2), which states that: "No person shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport to be a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless a person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter." Therefore, as a condition of employment, you are required to maintain an uninterrupted license for speech language pathology with the Oregon Board of Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience preferred.

PhD in SPHR/CSD, AudD, or terminal degree in a closely related field, preferred.

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 Adjunct faculty are hired on a per quarter basis and paid per credit hour (currently $1,445.00 per credit) , per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Details about the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Portland State University Faculty Association, Local 3571, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO

and Portland State University for the Period

May 15, 2026 through June 30, 2029: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa

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

Search Details

Posting Close Date 04/30/2027 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Interest

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter