Portland State University

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title AY 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Philosophy Department 221700 - PHL Philosophy Department Position Number D97743-00 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary 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 21,000 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...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/13/2026 Classification Title Administrative Support Rank N - No Rank Working Title President's Office and Events Coordinator Department 100001 - POF President's Office Position Number D91395 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 Department 310400 - USP Urban Studies & Planning Position Number D97709 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning offers programs for future-focused, problem-solving undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who want to begin or extend their careers in community service. The Toulan School’s location in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon affords students the unique opportunity to learn from, influence, analyze and share the urban innovations for which Portland and the Pacific Northwest are known. Undergraduate and graduate students engage directly with Portland-area non-profit...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Rank L - Research Assistant Working Title Research Assistant Position Number D93375 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Fixed Term Research/Grant Fixed Term End Date: 06/30/2028 Position FTE Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE Term of Service 12 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026 Classification Title Administrative Support Rank N - No Rank Working Title Propel PSU Operations Coordinator Department 400301 - STP Strategic Partnerships Admin Position Number D92434 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Research and Graduate Studies ( RGS ) is dedicated to building a stronger, more prosperous region through excellence in research, scholarship, and community engagement. RGS provides leadership, oversight, financial and administrative support, and expert guidance for PSU faculty and staff engaged in research, sponsored projects, creative endeavors, business...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/30/2026 Classification Title Advising and Student Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Aquatics & Safety Coordinator Department 332601 - REC Fitness Administration Position Number D94419 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our unwavering purpose is to support learners in following their dreams and achieving their goals for a better life for their families and communities. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Classification Title Administrative Support Rank N - No Rank Working Title Department Manager Department 220700 - ECN Economics Position Number D93453 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Classification Title Facilities / Operations Rank N - No Rank Working Title External & University Events Manager Department 670202 - AUX SMC Office Position Number D91181 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026 Classification Title Fiscal Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title SPA Departmental Research Administrator Department 400401 - SPA Sponsored Projects Office Position Number D93231 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Classification Title Cook 2 Working Title Lead Cook Department 260401 - CDC Helen Gordon Office Position Number D99943 Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE 1.0 End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Helen Gordon Child Development Center ( HGCDC ) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center ( HGITC ) are full-day children’s programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of Portland State University students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Classification Title Academic Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist Department 200740 - CAS Cntr for Academic Exclln Office Position Number D92147 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Classification Title Paralegal 2 Working Title Paralegal 2 Department 331900 - SLS Legal Services Position Number D99894 Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE 1 End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 22,000 students...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Classification Title Accounting Technician Working Title Accounts Coordinator Department 670505 - HOU Housing Administration Position Number D94868 Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE 1.0 End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept University Housing & Residence Life ( UHRL ) acts as stewards of the student experience and provides exceptional residential communities within a unique urban setting. We embrace an inclusive, nurturing community to produce a comprehensive learning experience that will foster education and promote individual development. UHRL encompasses 5 buildings which house approximately 1400 residents. The mission of University Housing & Residence Life (...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 06/16/2026 Classification Title Office Specialist 2 Working Title Temporary Clerical Pool-Summer 2026 Department 600300 - HRC Human Resource Center Position Number TBD Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE Variable based on the position, up to 1.0 End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2027 Rank C - Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor Position Number D96826 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Tenure Track Fixed Term End Date: Position FTE 1 Term of Service 9 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The School of Business is AACSB -accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,000 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the “most innovative” universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of green space amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty, considered to be a model for livability,...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Working Title Community Partnerships Office Adjunct Supervisor Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 Department 260220 - EDU Field Placements/Licensure Position Number D91562 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary 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...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Rank L - Research Assistant Working Title TREC Research Assistant Position Number D90561 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Fixed Term Research/Grant Fixed Term End Date: 06/30/2027 Position FTE Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE Term of Service 12 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The Transportation Research and Education Center ( TREC ) at Portland State University ( PSU ) is a multidisciplinary hub for all things transportation. We are home to the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation ( IBPI ) , the data programs PORTAL and BikePed Portal , the Better Block PSU program, and PSU’s membership in PacTrans, the Pacific Northwest Transportation...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 06/16/2026 Classification Title Food Service Worker 2 Working Title University Place Hotel, On-Call Intermittent Banquet Attendant Department 670551 - AUX University Place Conf Ctr Position Number D90729 Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE up to 0.4 FTE End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The University Place Hotel is a hotel and conference center owned by Portland State University. Located on SW Lincoln Street near 4th Avenue the hotel includes an outdoor heated pool, a restaurant, fitness center, and meeting/event spaces. The parking lot offers 213 vehicle spaces reserved primarily for hotel guests. Position Summary University Place Hotel and Conference Center is seeking...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Rank CR - Research Asst Professor Working Title Research Scientist Position Number D99223 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Fixed Term Research/Grant Fixed Term End Date: 06/30/2027 Position FTE Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE Term of Service 12 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details Position Details Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Classification Title Food Service Worker 2 Working Title UPL C Food Service Worker 2 Department 670551 - AUX University Place Conf Ctr Position Number D92181 Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 Position FTE 0.5 (20 hours per week) End date, if applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with...