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Adjunct Pool Anthropology - AY 2025-2026 Join to apply for the Adjunct Pool Anthropology - AY 2025-2026 role at Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs Adjunct Pool Anthropology - AY 2025-2026 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Adjunct Pool Anthropology - AY 2025-2026 role at Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025 Working Title Adjunct Pool Anthropology - AY 2025-2026 Department 220200 - ANT Anthropology Position Number D97762 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University, with its 49-acre downtown campus, is a comprehensive public university enrolling 21,000 students. PSU seeks to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse population through its curriculum, research, and community service activities. PSU’s mission is to provide access through the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs. The Anthropology Department serves approximately 150 undergraduate majors and minors and offers classes of interest to undergraduate students from across campus. In addition to 5 full-time faculty, the department works with a cadre of about 15 talented and dedicated adjunct part-time faculty, many of whom have taught for the department for years. Position Summary Portland State University’s Anthropology Department invites applications for local Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of anthropology and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in anthropology. Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following core areas of anthropology: Socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, or biological anthropology. Minimum Qualifications M.S. or M.A. in Anthropology (or closely related field). Previous teaching experience. Successful completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Anthropology (or closely related field). Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in anthropology. 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. 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 Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at Application Instructions Additional Information If you have any questions about this posting please email anthdept@pdx.edu and enter Adjunct Pool in the subject line. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you first find out about this position? PSU Website Indeed.com HERCJobs Urban League of Portland Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Employment Department Social Media Person Referral Career Builder Glass Door Other - Please describe in the next Question If you selected Other, please describe. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Resume Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Other Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs by 2x Get notified about new Anthropology Specialist jobs in Portland, OR . 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