AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Technical and Professional Writing Job at Portla

AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Technical and Professional Writing

Working Title: AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Technical and Professional Writing

Department: English Department

Position Number: D97754

Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, offering tremendous opportunity to 22,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.

The English Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to meet the needs of students with diverse interests and backgrounds. Students in the Department of English acquire experience in inter-textual and cross-disciplinary inquiry, learning critical approaches to texts that enable them to interpret, compare positions, and write with insight and expertise.

Responsibilities

Qualified instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Technical and Professional Writing. Courses include:

1. WR 227: Introduction to Technical Writing
2. WR 327: Technical Report Writing
3. WR 431/531: Advanced Topics in Technical Writing Technologies

Minimum Qualifications

1. For WR 227/327: Prior experience teaching college-level technical, professional, or business writing.
2. For WR 431/531: Documentable and extensive professional experience using industry-standard technical communication technology tools.
3. For all courses: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

1. For all courses: Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. For WR 227/327: Prior experience teaching at the college-level.
3. For WR 431/531: Professional experience in technical writing.

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively within varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship 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 professionally, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive environment. It is the responsibility of every member of the PSU community to adhere to our Professional Standards of Conduct.

Compensation

Base rate at minimum $1,271 per credit.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. If you have questions about this adjunct faculty opening, please email eng@pdx.edu with “Adjunct Faculty Application” in the subject line.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No

Background Check Required: Yes

Posting Close Date: Open Until Finalists Identified

Supplemental Questions

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