Community Partnerships Office Adjunct Supervisor Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

Position Summary

The College of Education at Portland State University hires part-time faculty on an ongoing basis to supervise teacher candidates in clinical field experiences as part of their licensure or endorsement programs. Supervision Responsibilities: Observation and Evaluation of Students 70%, Ongoing Support of Students 30%. Additional Expectations upon completion: Attend monthly supervisor professional learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requisite Skills and Abilities: Understand, recognize and foster current instructional, content-specific pedagogies and research informed practices. Promote instructional strategies that reach all learners. Problem-solve and remain flexible in seeking solutions. Respect the cultural implications and expectations of the school and the students. Value other’s professional opinions and time, and give the time necessary for feedback and discussion. Communicate clearly in a timely manner and participate as a member of the team with the cooperating professional, teacher candidate and other school personnel. Recognize culturally responsive instructional and classroom practices.
• The applicant must hold at least a Master’s degree.
• The applicant must hold or be eligible to hold an Oregon license appropriate to the authorization level being supervised.
• The applicant must either hold or be eligible to hold an Oregon license in the content area to be supervised.
• The applicant must be willing to have fingerprints or background check on file with the PSU Community Partnership Office.
• The applicant must have a minimum of three years teaching in PreK-12.
• Possess and maintain a valid State-issued drivers license.

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.
• Sets and 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.

Compensation

0.33 credit, (current PSUFA contract rate per credit as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement) per candidate per term for initial licensure student teaching, 0.2 credit per candidate per term for added endorsement.