“Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice” is the motto of the College of Education (COE), Oregon’s largest and most comprehensive college of education. In the next five years, the COE will be nationally recognized for working collaboratively with the surrounding communities, Tribal Nations, and our students to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through our engaged research activities, and our community-centered and culturally responsive professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens.
The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, post secondary institutions, community organizations, and social service and health agencies. For more information about the college, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/education/ Position Summary The College of Education, Department of Special Educational (SPED) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors with expertise in the following core program areas: Special Education: K-12 Generalist Autism Applied Behavior Analysis Inclusive Education – Elementary Dual Licensure Inclusive Education -Secondary Dual Licensure Infant/Toddler Mental Health Early Intervention Visually Impaired Learner Orientation & Mobility
As the largest Department of Special Education in Oregon, we seek to improve the educational and life experiences of students with disabilities through the preparation of highly effective special education teachers. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to improving the outcomes of children and youth with disabilities through evidence-based teacher preparation, applied research, and state and national service. We welcome collaboration and value community-based partnerships to support children, youth, families, school districts, and agencies throughout the state. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Special Education (or closely related field) PK-12 Teaching Experience Preferred Qualifications Ed.D or Ph.D. in Special Education (or closely related field) Experience Teaching Adults 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.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of ConductAt 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 hired on a per quarter basis and paid per credit hour at $1,360 per credit Application Instructions Additional Information Review of applications begins immediately and continues as new sections are needed.For assistance, please contact coehrsupport@pdx.edu.
Adjunct faculty are hired on either a per quarter or an academic year basis. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required No Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master Degree or higher in Special Education or a closely related field? Yes No * Which of the following licenses do you hold now or have you held in the past? PK-12 Special Education License PK-12 General Education Teaching License Administrator License School Counseling License * Please briefly describe your experience teaching adults.(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate languages you speak in addition to English (If any).(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience with edTPA? Yes No * Please provide the date of your most recent background check?(Open Ended Question)
* How did you first find out about this position? PSU Website Indeed.com HERCJobs Urban League of Portland Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Employment Department Social Media Person Referral Career Builder Glass Door Other - Please describe in the next Question If you selected Other, please describe.(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Professional References Optional Documents Link to professional websites, news articles, etc