New Adjunct Faculty In History (Academic Year 2023-24)

Proposed Start Date

09/16/2023

Working Title

New Adjunct Faculty in History (Academic Year 2023-24)

Department

221300 - HST History Department

Position Number

D97748

Representation

AP - AFT, Local 3571

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

A thriving campus in the heart of Portland! As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, Portland State University offers tremendous opportunity to 27,000 students from all backgrounds. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.

Our location in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed culture scene. We are the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee.

Students of history, through investigation of the past, gain skills and perspectives that foster a better understanding of the world and their place in it. The study of history contributes to the goals of a liberal arts education by enabling students to gain a deep appreciation of the diversity of human experience over time. Through the study of history, students learn how to interpret their own experience and to shape their own values by engaging in dialogues with the past. The study of history also nurtures the ability to view the world from multiple perspectives, including interdisciplinary ones. Finally, history provides the foundation for informed participation in both the local and the global community by teaching how to apply critical thinking skills to solving problems. The study of history offers excellent training for a variety of occupations, from teaching to law, government, business, and the arts.

The PSU Department of History encourages active engagement in historical inquiry, whether at the introductory survey level, in seminars, or in community-based learning. Active engagement requires students to learn how to master basic knowledge, ask historical questions, access and evaluate information, and communicate what they have learned in both written and oral forms. Helping students master the use of a variety of sources and tools to unlock the past is a goal of all history courses.

Position Summary

Portland State University’s Department of History invites applicants with expertise in core areas of history and teaching experience to teach undergraduate courses in history.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. in History.

Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in History.

Previous teaching experience at a community college or university.

Key Cultural Competencies

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. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

If you have any questions about this posting please email [email protected] with “New Adjunct Pool in History” in the subject line.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

No

Background Check Required

Yes