Honors College Adjunct Faculty: Natural or Health Sciences
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2024 Working Title Honors College Adjunct Faculty: Natural or Health Sciences Department 222300 - HON University Honors Prgm Position Number D97737 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept University Honors College, the only urban-focused honors college in the country, is a small, dedicated community of highly motivated students and engaged professors located within the larger academic environment of Portland State University. Honors students explore an academically intense curriculum through the lens of the culturally rich, ever-evolving city of Portland.
Portland State’s 49-acre campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of business, culture, business, and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world. Position Summary University Honors College at Portland State University invites applicants to apply for an adjunct faculty position in the Natural or Health Sciences for 2024-25. We are looking for an instructor to teach 1-3 sections of HON 203 Urban Ecology, our research methods course in the Natural Sciences. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in the Natural or Health Sciences. At least three years of teaching experience at the college level. Expertise in the teaching and support of scholarly research writing. Documented excellence in teaching large and small undergraduate classes in the candidate’s field of study. Successful completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in the Natural or Health Sciences Interdisciplinary expertise. 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 $1,271 per credit hour taught Application Instructions Additional Information Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Please contact Cornelia Coleman (colemanc@pdx.edu) with questions about this posting. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Supplemental Questions
Portland State’s 49-acre campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of business, culture, business, and technology. We are recognized throughout the world for programs like Urban Planning, Social Work, and Environmental Studies that directly engage the community and aim our students towards the creation of a better, more sustainable world. Position Summary University Honors College at Portland State University invites applicants to apply for an adjunct faculty position in the Natural or Health Sciences for 2024-25. We are looking for an instructor to teach 1-3 sections of HON 203 Urban Ecology, our research methods course in the Natural Sciences. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in the Natural or Health Sciences. At least three years of teaching experience at the college level. Expertise in the teaching and support of scholarly research writing. Documented excellence in teaching large and small undergraduate classes in the candidate’s field of study. Successful completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in the Natural or Health Sciences Interdisciplinary expertise. 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 $1,271 per credit hour taught Application Instructions Additional Information Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Please contact Cornelia Coleman (colemanc@pdx.edu) with questions about this posting. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Supplemental Questions
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* Do you have a MA/MS degree in a relevant field? Yes No * How many year of experience do you have in higher ed? None <2 years 2-3 years > 3 years Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Professional References Optional Documents
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