AY 26-27 Geography Adjunct Instructor

About the role

This position is an Adjunct Instructor position in the Geography Academic Area in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The usual courses our pool of adjunct instructors teach are 100- and 200-level geography courses taken mainly by undergraduate students at Portland State University. For Fall, Winter and Spring Term 2026, we are looking for the expertise to teach 300/400/500 level courses in Global Water Issues and Sustainability, Climate and Water Resources, and GIS for Water Resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach 300/400/500 level courses in Global Water Issues and Sustainability, Climate and Water Resources, and GIS for Water Resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in geography, GIS, physical and environmental sciences, or a closely related field OR years of relevant experience in a professional field.
• Preferably a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in geography, physical and environmental sciences, or closely related fields.

Qualifications

• Resident of Oregon or SW Washington.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/portland-state-university-faculty-association-psufa

Schedule

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