Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university and we offer tremendous opportunity to 22,000 students from all backgrounds. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems. Our location in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed culture scene. PSU is the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee.

The English Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to meet the needs of students with a diversity of interests, and academic and professional backgrounds. By studying literature, rhetoric, composition, and critical theory, students in the Department of English acquire experience in inter-textual and cross-disciplinary inquiry represented by many cultures and historical periods. They learn critical approaches to texts and issues that enable them to interpret and compare positions, to read closely, critically, and with empathy, to conduct research, to weigh evidence, and to write with insight and expertise.
Position Summary
Qualified instructors are needed to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Technical and Professional Writing. Courses include:

WR 227: Introduction to Technical Writing
WR 327: Technical Report Writing
WR 431/531: Advanced Topics in Technical Writing Technologies
Minimum Qualifications
For WR 227/327: Prior experience teaching college-level technical, professional or business writing.

For WR 431/531: Documentable and extensive professional experience using industry-standard technical communication technology tools.

For all courses: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
For all courses: Master's degree from an accredited institution.
For WR 227/327: Prior experience teaching at the college-level.
For WR 431/531: Professional experience in technical writing.
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 Base rate at minimum $1,271 per credit.

Application Instructions

Additional Information
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 and enter "Adjunct Faculty Application" in the subject line.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes

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