AY 26-27 Geography Adjunct Instructor

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title AY 26-27 Geography Adjunct Instructor Department 221200 - GGR Geography Position Number D97749 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Position Summary

This position is an Adjunct Instructor position in the Geography Academic Area in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The usual courses our pool of adjunct instructors teach are 100- and 200-level geography courses taken mainly by undergraduate students at Portland State University. For Fall, Winter and Spring Term 2026, we are looking for the expertise to teach 300/400/500 level courses in Global Water Issues and Sustainability, Climate and Water Resources, and GIS for Water Resources.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in geography, GIS, physical and environmental sciences, or a closely related field OR years of relevant experience in a professional field.

Must be a resident of Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications Preferably a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in geography, physical and environmental sciences, or closely related fields.

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 www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/portland-state-university-faculty-association-psufa

Application Instructions

Additional Information Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes

Search Details

Posting Close Date 04/30/2027 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Professional References