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Proposed Start Date 04/15/2024 Working Title LSAT Test Preparation Instructor Department 221900 - POL Political Science Position Number D97664 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The department of Politics and Global Affairs is part of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Political Science, undergraduate programs in International & Global Studies, a Law & Legal Studies Minor and a pre-Law advising track. We offer an affordable non-credit LSAT test preparation course for PSU students and the broader Portland community.

Position Summary The Department of Politics and Global Affairs is looking for an experienced LSAT test preparation instructor to teach in-person courses in the spring and summer quarters. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of instruction experience with LSAT test preparation and be prepared to design an effective and rigorous course. The courses typically have twelve meetings over the course of six weeks. The specific schedule is flexible. The instructor needs to be available to teach in person on the PSU campus. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience teaching LSAT test preparation. Preferred Qualifications 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 $4500 per course for a total of $9000 Application Instructions

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

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