Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University ( PSU ) is the largest and most diverse university in Oregon. Our urban campus is integrated into the heart of the city, only minutes away from the outdoor beauty of the Pacific Northwest. PSU seeks to have diversity in all facets of its enterprise, and the CEE Department is committed to this vision. The Civil & Environmental Engineering
Department's 25 faculty, instructors, and researchers contribute to this innovative culture. Our research expenditures exceed $3 million per year. We offer ABET accredited B.S. degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering along with graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels; these programs currently serve over 360 undergraduates and 80 graduate students. Further information about the department is available at www.pdx.edu/cee.
Position Summary
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering ( CEE ) invites local, qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors in the following engineering specialty areas: Environmental, Water-Resources, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, or general engineering courses.

The CEE Department uses adjunct instructors to broaden student exposure to real-world design content, and to cover core classes when needed.

The need for adjunct instructors varies; please contact the CEE Department to find out about upcoming course adjunct needs at ceedept@pdx.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S./B.A. in Civil & Environmental Engineering (or closely related field).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience preferred.
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 Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, and are hired on either a per term or academic year basis.

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Additional Information Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes

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Posting Close Date 06/15/2024 Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled