Portland State University

Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025

Working Title Mathematics and Statistics Adjunct Pool for New Adjuncts - Academic Year 2025-2026

Department 221601 - MTH Math Office

Position Number D97745

Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

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 student’s 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 Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is a premier provider of graduate education and training in Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education in the Portland metropolitan area. For more information Click Here

Position Summary

The Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for New Adjunct Instructors with expertise in Mathematics or Statistics to teach undergraduate courses. Successful applicants will be expected to teach primarily lower division courses in person or online, including one or more of the following (PSU Bulletin for individual course descriptions, Click Here)

100-200 Level Math Courses:

Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics,

Precalculus, Calculus, Applied Differential Equations,

Introduction to Linear Algebra, Mathematical Computing

100-200 Level Stat Courses:

Elementary Data Analysis, Application of Statistics for Business, Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Depending on expertise, applicants may have an opportunity to teach some of our upper division mathematics and statistics courses.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. or M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field). Previous teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics (or closely related field).

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 Instructors are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement https://psufa.org/cba

Additional Information

Applicants should upload:

• a curriculum vitae,
• a letter of application, which should include: (1) a statement of teaching interest, (2) a suggestion of desired courses, (3) evidence of any teaching experience and effectiveness (for example, any of the following: summary of evaluations, a letter or statement from a supervisor/person familiar with your teaching, a positive assessment, an award, etc), and (4) any significant constraints on availability,
• names and contact information for two professional references with knowledge of the candidate’s teaching qualifications.

If you have questions, please contact the Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at mthdept@pdx.edu.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Background Check Required Yes

Posting Close Date 05/31/2026

Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled

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