ECE Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-27 (Part-Time)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date09/16/2026Working TitleECE Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-27 (Part-Time)Department 270401 - EEN Electrical/Computer EngineeringPosition NumberD97720RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is committed to excellence in education and the best practices of pedagogy. Duties include instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department has ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Portland State University is Oregon’s largest and most diverse public university, and it is located in the heart of one of America’s most progressive cities. The 50-acre downtown campus places students in a vibrant center of culture, business and technology, allowing students to participate in internships, co-ops and community- based projects. Portland and the nearby Silicon Forest are hosts to many high-tech companies, particularly Intel, Mentor Graphics, Tektronix, Lattice, Synopsys, and Maxim.Position SummaryThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Portland State University invites local, qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors in the following specialty areas: Electrical and Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. These are part-time positions.Minimum Qualifications M.S. degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. Work experience and/or teaching experience aligned with course content may be used in lieu of degree, at the Department’s discretion.Preferred Qualifications Key Cultural Competencies• 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.Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Required Professional Standards of ConductAt 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 at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.CompensationAdjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Which courses are you interested in teaching?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Which terms would you prefer to teach?
   • Fall (late September-mid-December)
   • Winter (January-March)
   • Spring (April-June)
   • Summer (June-August)
3. * Please share the days and times you are available to teach during the terms you selected.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. How did you first find out about this position?
   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question
5. If you selected Other, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Cover Letter
4. Statement of Teaching Interest
5. Professional References

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