Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The School of Business at Portland State University seeks candidates for a three-year fixed term, full-time, non-tenure track position to teach 36 credit hours of Business Technology & Analytics (BTA) courses across three quarters per the 9-month academic year. A limited amount of service activities to either the University, School of Business or BTA area, as well as engagement with the business community is expected. Requirements for the position include:

Experience teaching relevant upper-division and graduate-level business courses and experience using AI for data analytics is preferred. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be residents of either Washington or Oregon for the duration of employment.

The position is a 9-month contract (September to June) and starts on 9/16/26. There may be an opportunity for a reduced course load for research-active individuals with terminal degrees. Compensation includes a generous benefits package described at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-psu

The School is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,000 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the "most innovative" universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of greenspace amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until finalists are identified. Questions can be directed to the search committee Chair, Erica Wagner at elwagner@pdx.edu

Experience teaching relevant upper-division and graduate-level business courses and experience using AI for data analytics is preferred. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

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 at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $75,006 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.