Politics and Global Affairs Adjunct Instructor - Winter 2025

Portland, Oregon
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  • Company Portland State University
  • Address 97201 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
Proposed Start Date12/16/2024
Working TitlePolitics and Global Affairs Adjunct Instructor - Winter 2025
Department 221900 - POL Political Science
Position NumberD97741
RepresentationAP - AFT, Local 3571


Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The Department of Politics and Global Affairs is housed in the Mark. O Hatfield School of Government, part of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University. We offer bachelor’s degrees in political science and international & global studies (optional specializations include public service, law & legal studies, international development), and a master’s degree in political science.
Position Summary
The Department of Politics and Global Affairs is seeking an instructor for an online asynchronous INTL 372U Post-Colonial Studies of Africa course in the winter 2025 quarter.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in the subject (Masters or equivalent) and 3 years of professional experience, or current Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, Public Affairs & Policy, Public Policy, International & Global Studies, African Studies or related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in the areas listed above
  • Experience creating and teaching asynchronous online courses
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.
CompensationAdjunct instructors are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.



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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
    4. Professional References
    Optional Documents
    1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
    2. Link to professional websites, news articles, etc


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