Physics Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 2025-2026

Position Announcement

Position Details:
Proposed Start Date 12/16/2025. Working Title Physics Adjunct Pool-Academic Year . Department 221800 - PHY Physics. Position Number D97665. Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571.

Portland State University, with its 49-acre downtown campus, is a comprehensive public university enrolling more than 21,000 students. PSU seeks to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse population through its curriculum, research, and community service activities. PSU’s 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 Department Of Physics At Portland State University Invites Applications For Adjunct Instructors With Expertise In Core Areas Of Physics To Teach Undergraduate And Graduate Courses In Physics. The Department Of Physics Is Looking For Qualified Instructors To Teach The Following Courses: PH 361 General Astronomy.

• B.S. in Applied Physics (or closely related field). For 100-300 level courses.
• Previous teaching experience in astronomy at college/university level.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Applied Physics (or closely related field).

• 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.

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 .edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No. Background Check

Required:

Yes.

• Curriculum Vitae