Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
"Equity-driven research, teaching, and practice" is the motto of the College of Education ( COE ), Oregon's largest and most comprehensive college of education. In the next five years, the COE will be nationally recognized for working collaboratively with the surrounding communities, Tribal Nations, and our students to advance equity and excellence in education and counseling through our engaged research activities, and our community-centered and culturally responsive professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens.

The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, and social service and health agencies.
Position Summary
The College of Education, Department of Special Educational ( SPED ) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors with expertise in the following core program areas:

• Special Education: K-12 Generalist
• Autism
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Inclusive Education - Elementary Dual Licensure
• Inclusive Education -Secondary Dual Licensure
• Infant/Toddler Mental Health
• Early Intervention

As the largest Department of Special Education in Oregon, we seek to improve the educational and life experiences of students with disabilities through the preparation of highly effective special education teachers. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to improving the outcomes of children and youth with disabilities through evidence-based teacher preparation, applied research, and state and national service. We welcome collaboration and value community-based partnerships to support children, youth, families, school districts, and agencies throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Special Education (or closely related field)
• PK-12 Teaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ed.D or Ph.D. in Special Education (or closely related field)
• Experience Teaching Adults

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 are hired on a per quarter basis and paid per credit hour ($1,120 per credit) , per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Additional Information
Review of applications begins immediately and continues as new sections are needed.

For assistance, please contact coehrsupport@pdx.edu.

Adjunct faculty are hired on either a per quarter or an academic year basis.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required No

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