Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026

Position AnnouncementPosition DetailsProposed Start Date 09/16/2025 Working Title Special Education Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2025-2026 Department 260100 - EDU Special Education Position Number D97726 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571Position SummaryBrief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University (PSU) is an urban university and Oregon’s largest, located in the heart of the vibrant city of Portland. PSU educates over 27,000 students and offers programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. PSU is an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement. PSU contributes to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond. Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and an environment that welcomes process improvement and innovation. Portland State’s 50-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant centers of culture, business, and technology.“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, post secondary institutions, community organizations, and social service and health agencies. For more information about the college, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/education/Position SummaryEducationThe 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 GeneralistAutismApplied Behavior AnalysisInclusive Education – Elementary Dual LicensureInclusive Education -Secondary Dual LicensureInfant/Toddler Mental HealthEarly InterventionVisually Impaired LearnerOrientation & MobilityAs 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 QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Special Education (or closely related field)PK-12 Teaching ExperiencePreferred QualificationsEd.D or Ph.D. in Special Education (or closely related field)Experience Teaching AdultsKey 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 StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Required Professional Standards of ConductAt 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 either an annual or a per term basis and paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.Application InstructionsAdditional InformationReview 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 NoSearch DetailsPosting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until FilledSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a Master Degree or higher in Special Education or a closely related field?YesNo* Which of the following licenses do you hold now or have you held in the past?PK-12 Special Education LicensePK-12 General Education Teaching LicenseAdministrator LicenseSchool Counseling License* Please briefly describe your experience teaching adults. (Open Ended Question)* Please indicate languages you speak in addition to English (If any). (Open Ended Question)* Do you have experience with edTPA?YesNo* Please provide the date of your most recent background check? (Open Ended Question)* How did you first find out about this position?PSU WebsiteIndeed.comHERCJobsUrban League of PortlandHispanic Metropolitan ChamberOregon Employment DepartmentSocial MediaPerson ReferralCareer BuilderGlass DoorOther - Please describe in the next QuestionIf you selected Other, please describe. (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeCover LetterProfessional ReferencesOptional DocumentsLink to professional websites, news articles, etc