Academic Year 2026-2027 - Communication Adjunct Pool

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate sections of courses in Communication.
• Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship.
• Adhere to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

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

• 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 and adheres to high standards of professionalism and integrity.

Skills

• Ability to teach a variety of Communication courses.
• Experience with current communication technologies and pedagogical methods.

Benefits

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.

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

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.