Speech and Hearing Sciences Adjunct Clinical Faculty Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Portland State University

Title:

Speech and Hearing Sciences Adjunct Clinical Faculty Pool – Academic Year
Department: 222210 - SPH Speech & Hearing Science
Position Number: D97738
Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Start Date:

09/16/2025

Portland State University's Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is seeking local Clinical Adjunct Instructors to join our instructional team. In this role, you will contribute to graduate‑level supervision of clinical practica, helping to train future speech‑language pathologists in real‑world clinical skills. We look for experienced clinicians who can provide hands‑on supervision in our on‑campus and community clinics, and who can teach or assist with graduate seminars in their area of expertise.

This adjunct position is part‑time and designed for local professionals who wish to share their clinical knowledge with students in an academic setting. The department values evidence‑based practice and community engagement, incorporating practicing professionals as instructors to ensure a strong clinical perspective in the curriculum.

• Master’s degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences/Communication Disorders or Audiology, or related fields.
• Certification through the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
• Required to maintain an uninterrupted license for speech‑language pathology with the Oregon Board of Examiners.
• At least three years of clinical experience.

• PhD in SPHR/CSD, AudD, or terminal degree in a closely related field.
• Previous 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. Please review the PSU Professional Standards of Conduct .edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Adjunct faculty are hired on a per quarter basis and paid per credit hour (currently $1,360.00 per credit), per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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