Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State UniversityPosition Details Position Details
Proposed Start Date03/16/2026Working TitleHistory Adjunct Faculty Pool (Spring 2026)Department 221300 - HST History DepartmentPosition NumberD97748RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
A thriving campus in the heart of Portland! As Oregon's most affordable public research university, Portland State University offers tremendous opportunity to 21,000 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.
Position Summary
Portland State University's Department of History invites applicants with expertise and experience to teach undergraduate courses in history. Preference in, though not limited to, core areas of American history.
Minimum Qualifications
M.A. in History.
Successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in History.
Previous teaching experience at a community college or university.
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.
CompensationAdjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Interest
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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