Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology AY

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed

Start Date:

09/16/2026

Working Title:

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology AY 26-27
Department: 222000 - PSY Psychology
Position Number: D97740
Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept.
Portland State University, with its 49-acre downtown campus, is a comprehensive public university enrolling 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 lifespan to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs. The Psychology Department serves approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors and offers classes of interest to undergraduate students from across campus.

In addition to 18 full‑time faculty, the department works with a cadre of about 20–25 talented and dedicated adjunct part‑time faculty, many of whom have taught for the department for years.

Portland State University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of psychology and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in psychology.

Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following core areas (see PSU Bulletin for individual course descriptions):

• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Cognition
• Decision‑making
• Experimental Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Human Development
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Motivation
• Psychology of Women and Gender
• Social Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychopathology
• Counseling
• Human Sexuality
• Perception
• Personal and Social Adjustment
• Research Methods
• Social Science Statistics and Data Analysis
• Native American Psychology
• Infant Development
• Psychology of Eating Disorders
• Neuroscience

• M.S. or M.A. in Psychology (or closely related field).
• Previous teaching experience.
• Instructor must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

• Ph.D. in Psychology (or closely related field).
• Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in psychology.

• 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 members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additional Information

• A statement of teaching interest specifying desired courses and availability (for summer, fall, winter, and/or spring quarter).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (including summaries of teaching evaluations if possible).
• Names and contact information for two professional references with knowledge of the candidate’s teaching qualifications.

If you have any questions about your application, please email deptpsy.

The Psychology department collects applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.

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

Required:

Yes

Posting Close Date: 04/30/2027
Projected Close Date for Posting Closes: 04/30/2027

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Professional References