AY Adjunct Faculty Pool - Philosophy

AY 25‑26 Adjunct Faculty Pool – Philosophy

Position Announcement — Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025. Position Number D97743‑00. Department:
Philosophy, Portland State University, Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571.

A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.

The Philosophy Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses to meet the needs of students with diverse interests, backgrounds, and goals. By studying philosophical texts and problems from both historical and contemporary perspectives, students develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and conceptual skills that prepare them for a range of careers and further study. Our faculty specialize in areas including ethics, social and political philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, feminist philosophy, and more.

The Adjunct Instructor will teach 300‑level Philosophy courses that are part of University Studies Junior Clusters.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited institution and prior college‑level teaching experience.

• 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.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. These standards are available at PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour in accordance with the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Emails should be addressed to coventry with the subject line “Adjunct Faculty Application.”

• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Teaching Interest

04/30/2026