Employment in the Communication Department

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool

FTE: Less than .5 FTE, non-benefits eligible

The Department of Communication hires part-time adjunct faculty on an on-going basis. Typically the Department hires faculty to teach in the following areas: Public Speaking, Critical Cultural Studies, Public Relations, Communication in Groups, Interpersonal Communication, and more. Minimum qualification for teaching in the program is a Master's degree, and a doctorate is preferred. Additional qualifications may be required depending on the course.

Compensation:

Adjunct faculty are hired on a per quarter basis and are paid per credit hour. Current information on the compensation rate is available at: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.oaa/files/media_assets/oaa_AFT.pdf (Article 12).

Application Guidelines:

In order to be considered for placement in the adjunct hiring pool, all of the following materials must be provided to the Chair of the Department:

1. Letter of interest, including courses of interest

2. Curriculum Vita

3. Contact information for three references

Application materials should be sent via email or post to:

Portland State University
Department of Communication
Post Office Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

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