Job Description
Position Announcement
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
09/16/2026
Working Title
Mechanical & Materials Engineering Adjunct Instructor for the 26-27 Academic Year (Part-Time)
Department
270501 - MEN Mechanical Engineering Office
Position Number
D97719
Representation
AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University, with an enrollment of approximately 30,000 students, serves the Portland metropolitan area, which is a vibrant and growing community with a culturally diverse population. Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city", highlights the campus as a leader in local and international university-community partnerships.
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering is a multifaceted program offering a strong educational experience steeped in a variety of research areas. The Department offers a bachelor's degree, two master's degrees, a doctorate degree, and a graduate level certificate. The Department incorporates 10 full time tenure track faculty, 2 full time non-tenure track faculty, 4 full time staff, and various talented adjunct and affiliated research faculty.
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Portland State University invites local, qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors in the following specialty areas: Design & Manufacturing and Thermal & Fluids Science. These are part-time positions.
Adjunct instructors must be qualified to teach one or more of the following courses. See the PSU Bulletin for course descriptions:
Engineering and Applied Science
EAS 215: Dynamics
Mechanical Engineering
ME 120: Introduction to Engineering
ME 121: Introduction to Systems and Control
ME 122: Introduction to Design
ME 250: Geometric Modeling
ME 313: Analysis of Mechanical Components
ME 314: Anlys/Dsgn Mach Elem
ME 320: Fluid Mechanics
ME 321: Engr Thermodynamics
ME 322: Applied Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
ME 323: Heat Transfer
ME 351: Vibrations and System Dynamics
ME 421/521: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Design Fundamentals
ME 422/522: Building Energy Use Modeling
ME 445/545: Advanced Topics in Thermal and Fluid Science
ME 450/550: Adv. Solid Modeling
ME 455/555: Finite Element Mod/Analysis
ME 465/565: Adv Finite Element Appl
ME 474/574: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Additive Manufacturing
ME 477/577: Intro Semiconductors
ME 481/581: Mechanical Tolerancing
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field. Work experience and/or teaching experience aligned with course content may be used in lieu of degree, at the Department's discretion.
Must live in Oregon or Washington
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience, preferred. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field, 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 an academic year basis, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Review of applications begins immediately and continues as new sections are needed.
Applicants should upload a CV, Statement of Teaching Interest, and the names/emails/phone numbers of three Professional References.
Details about compensation and other components of the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
Search Details
Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting
Open Until Filled
