Physics Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 2026-2027
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date12/16/2026Working TitlePhysics Adjunct Pool-Academic Year 2026-2027Department 221800 - PHY PhysicsPosition NumberD97665RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland 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.Position SummaryThe 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.
Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Applied Physics (or closely related field). for 100-300 level courses.Previous teaching experience at college/university level.
Must reside in Oregon or SW WashingtonPreferred Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Applied Physics (or closely related field).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.CompensationAdjunct 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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
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