Academic Year 2026-2027 - Communication Adjunct Pool

About the role

The Department of Communication invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in areas of Communication to teach undergraduate sections of courses in Communication.

Responsibilities

• Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following areas of Communication: Media Literacy, Social/Digital Media, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, or Interpersonal Communication.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication (or closely related field).
• Must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication (or closely related field).

Qualifications

• Additional qualifications may be required depending on the course.

Skills

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.
Sets 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.

Benefits

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Pay

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa

Schedule

N/A