Description

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: (1) a Master’s degree in a discipline with a focus on business and technology, such as Information Systems, Data Science, Technology Management, Technology Entrepreneurship, or related field, (2) recent experience teaching university students relevant business courses, (3) evidence of high-quality teaching, (4) experience working with or documented knowledge of two of the following: Python, SQL, data science and analytics methods, text analytics, deep learning, and advanced MS Excel skills, (5) an interest in teaching in both traditional in person as well as online modes and both undergraduate and graduate courses. 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-overview. 

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.

Applications are accepted online only. Please apply at: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49603

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  

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Requirements

(1) a Master’s degree in a discipline with a focus on business and technology, such as Information Systems, Data Science, Technology Management, Technology Entrepreneurship, or related field, (2) recent experience teaching university students relevant business courses, (3) evidence of high-quality teaching, (4) experience working with or documented knowledge of two of the following: Python, SQL, data science and analytics methods, text analytics, deep learning, and advanced MS Excel skills, (5) an interest in teaching in both traditional in person as well as online modes and both undergraduate and graduate courses.