Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University, with its 49-acre downtown campus, is a comprehensive public university enrolling 26,000 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 6 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 Archeology and teaching experience to teach the following science-center archaeology courses, including;

ANTH 350/L Archaeological Method and Theory + Lab
A survey of current techniques, and theories applied in the discovery and analysis of archaeological materials. Learn and practice archaeological research design, interdisciplinary skills, field survey,
excavation, dating, and other analytical techniques. Four hours of lecture and 1 hour lab (350L) each week.

ANTH 364U The Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest
An examination of Indigenous societies in the Pacific Northwest of North America through time, starting from the earliest archaeologist evidence over 16,000 years ago to today. Students are introduced to scientific approaches to reconstructing the past. Major topics include the shift to sedentism; the formation of structural inequalities; and the development of complex and varied approaches to organizing labor, political, and economic systems.

ANTH 452/552 Archaeological Lab Methods
Students learn and practice archaeological lab methods and techniques through analysis of common materials (e.g. lithics, ceramics) recovered from archaeological sites.

ANTH 453/553 Archaeological Field Methods
Students learn the theory, methods, and practice of archaeological field work. Topics include research design, survey and reconnaissance, site excavation, sampling and recording techniques, mapping, and cultural resource management.

ANTH 455/555 Analysis of Faunal Remains
Student learn and practice recovery, identification, quantification, and interpretation of archaeological faunal remains. Seminar component involves discussion and critical review of recent faunal studies. Laboratory component introduces student to skeletal anatomy of vertebrates (with focus on fishes and mammals) and basic procedures used in faunal analysis

ANTH 456/556 Cultural and Heritage Resources Management
An introduction to the preservation, conservation, and management of cultural and heritage resources in North America, including the legal and regulatory frameworks. Topics include agency and private-sector archaeology, laws affecting antiquities trafficking, consultation with American Indian tribes and other stakeholders, traditional cultural properties, and landscape.

ANTH 460/560 Public and Community Archaeology
Reviews ways archaeology contributes to the modern world as a science and a humanity through addressing issues such as community heritage, social justice, and conservation biology. Students will develop a project that shares the benefits of archaeology with the public.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S or M.A. or PhD in Anthropology (or closely related field) and three years working as a professional archaeologist.

Successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the archaeology of western North America, Pacific, or Arctic regions. Previous experience teaching large undergraduate and graduate-level archaeology courses
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 www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA collective bargaining agreement which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa

Application Instructions

Additional Information
Please state which course(s) you are interested in teaching, and details on the
your qualifications to do so in your submission.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes

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Posting Close Date 03/31/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled