Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026 Proposed Start Date - 09/16/2025 Working Title - Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026 Department - 260100 - EDU Special Education Position Number - D97726Representation - AP - AFT, Local 3571 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 AdultsKey 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 - Adjunct faculty are hired on either an annual or a per term basis and paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions:
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.