Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, United States
(on-site)
Posted
2 days ago
Job Function
Other
Description
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 09/16/2026 |
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| Working Title | AY 2026-2027 - Higher Education in Prison Adjunct Faculty Pool |
| Department | 222720 - UGE Higher Educatn in Prison (HEP) |
| Position Number | D90614 |
| Representation | AP - AFT, Local 3571 |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | Portland State's 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of culture, business and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community, and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world. The Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program is housed in University Studies, the largest general education program for Portland State. HEP offers an undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies, delivering courses through a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid modalities in two Oregon prison locations: Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and Oregon State Penitentiary. HEP partners and collaborates academic departments and programs to deliver inclusive, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based pedagogy. The mission of Portland State University's Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program is to expand rigorous, quality higher education and to support justice-impacted students post-release. |
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| Position Summary | The Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program collects new applications throughout the academic year to fill vacancies. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed. University Studies and HEP faculty model intellectual passion and curiosity because they believe in the fundamental aspiration of higher education to prepare people to improve the world. Our faculty are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and practice inquiry-based pedagogy that:
Learn more about HEP at https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/higher-education-prison or University Studies at: https://www.pdx.edu/university-studies/about-unst |
| Minimum Qualifications |
All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Key Cultural Competencies |
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| Environmental Stewardship | Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. |
| Required Professional Standards of Conduct | 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 at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy. |
| Compensation | Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please demonstrate how you would develop and apply your commitment to create a classroom environment that is welcoming, inclusive and responsive to diverse points of view and learning styles. Please limit your answer to 500 words.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please select which location you prefer:
- Wilsonville: Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
- Salem: Area prisons in coordination with Oregon State Penitentiary
- No Preference, either location
- * Please list no more than three (3) courses and/or subjects that you are interested in teaching, AND your qualifications to teach those courses or subject matter. You can view our courses on PSU's website. https://www.pdx.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/liberal-studies(Open Ended Question)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you facilitated an online or hybrid (partially online) course? If so, what subject(s)?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you taught writing across the curriculum? If so, please describe briefly.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please list special studies, honors, offices held, special abilities, or other information you feel would be helpful in considering your application for employment.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Which terms would you prefer to teach?
- Fall (late September-mid-December)
- Winter (January-March)
- Spring (April-June)
- Summer (June-August)
- * Please share the days and times you are available to teach during the terms you selected.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
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Job ID: 82872545