History Adjunct Faculty Pool (Spring 2026)
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Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 03/16/2026 |
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| Working Title | History Adjunct Faculty Pool (Spring 2026) |
| Department | 221300 - HST History Department |
| Position Number | D97748 |
| Representation | AP - AFT, Local 3571 |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | A thriving campus in the heart of Portland! As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, Portland State University offers tremendous opportunity to 21,000 students from all backgrounds. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems. Our location in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed culture scene. We are the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee. |
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| Position Summary | Portland State University’s Department of History invites applicants with expertise and experience to teach undergraduate courses in history. Preference in, though not limited to, core areas of American history. |
| Minimum Qualifications | M.A. in History. Successful completion of a background check. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Ph.D. in History. Previous teaching experience at a community college or university. |
| 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 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
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| Compensation | Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience. |
Application Instructions
| Additional Information | If you have any questions about this posting please email hist@pdx.edu with “New Adjunct Pool in History” in the subject line. |
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| Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle | No |
| Background Check Required | Yes |
Search Details
| Posting Close Date | 05/29/2026 |
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| Projected Close Date for Posting | Open Until Filled |
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- Curriculum Vitae
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