AYGeology Adjunct Instructor

Position Details:
Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025;

Working Title:

AY25-26 Geology Adjunct Instructor;
Department: 221100 - GLG Geology;
Position Number: D97750;
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 life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs.

Geology is the study of Earth and other planetary bodies; their composition, structure, and evolution. The Portland State University Geology Department excels at both teaching and research, partnering with local businesses, government, regional universities and K‑12 schools. We are situated in the Pacific Northwest, a dynamic geologic environment. We capitalize on our unique location and the diversity of our faculty and student body.

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

• In Geology (or a closely related field).
• Previous teaching experience.

• Previous teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in Geology.

• 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.