teaching assistant Portland, OR
Portland State University
Full Time
Portland, OR
68751 - 12.04 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
09/16/2023
Rank
CT - Teaching Assistant Professor
Working Title
UNST Faculty-Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number
D91625
Representation
AU - AAUP
Faculty Type
Non-Tenure Track Continuous
Fixed Term End Date:
Position FTE
1.0
Term of Service
9 month
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
University Studies provides students with integrated, connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong intellectual development. Extending through all four years, the program teaches you how to think critically, communicate effectively, and gain a broad awareness of the human experience to instill a deep sense of responsibility to yourself, your peers and your community.
Position Summary
UNST Teaching Assistant Professors (TAP) are core-faculty members in University Studies (UNST). Working with the UNST Senior Inquiry Director, faculty in this position teach Senior Inquiry (a program which offers Freshmen Inquiry in area high schools for dual credit) with a team of high school teachers. This responsibility includes collaborative curriculum development, team building with high school faculty, maintaining quality and accreditation standards of Senior Inquiry courses. University Studies is recruiting to fill three full-time Teaching Assistant Professor positions at various high schools.
The Senior Inquiry TAP position is a 9-month non-variable FTE position. Generally, the TAP will teach two, 15-credit Senior Inquiry courses at one of University Studies’ partner high schools. Or, they may teach one 15-credit course in high school and have planning, preparation and support in their high school, or a combination of courses between high school and the PSU main campus. Specific details of the teaching load and duties are subject to the academic judgment of the UNST Executive Director. This position will also have an Early Start wage-agreement with prorated stipend for high school sessions that begin before September 16 and summer in-service training.
Senior Inquiry courses currently take place at Westview, Jefferson, Leodis V. McDaniel, Reynolds, Roosevelt, and Liberty High Schools. Ideal candidates for this position have experience in the following areas:
The Senior Inquiry TAP position is a 9-month non-variable FTE position. Generally, the TAP will teach two, 15-credit Senior Inquiry courses at one of University Studies’ partner high schools. Or, they may teach one 15-credit course in high school and have planning, preparation and support in their high school, or a combination of courses between high school and the PSU main campus. Specific details of the teaching load and duties are subject to the academic judgment of the UNST Executive Director. This position will also have an Early Start wage-agreement with prorated stipend for high school sessions that begin before September 16 and summer in-service training.
Senior Inquiry courses currently take place at Westview, Jefferson, Leodis V. McDaniel, Reynolds, Roosevelt, and Liberty High Schools. Ideal candidates for this position have experience in the following areas:
- engagement with (deconstruction of) privilege(s), especially their own
- teaching Race and Social Justice
- designing and implementing curriculum that embeds the UNST goals of teaching communication; inquiry and critical thinking;diversity, equity, and social justice; and ethics, agency, and community
- collaborating with high school faculty, students, staff, fellow instructors, and the administrators overseeing dual credit
Various assignments for non-tenure track instructional and research faculty may include direct instruction, supporting scholarly activities, and service to the University, community, and profession. Expectations for the position are summarized below and will be the principal components upon which annual review and reappointment decisions will be based. The position description is incorporated by reference in the Notice of Appointment, consistent with the practices outlined for non-tenure track faculty in the current PSU- AAUP collective bargaining agreement (Article 18).
Primary Activity
I - Instructional
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D, Terminal Degree or equivalent expertise and recognized scholarship.
- Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary scholarship and curriculum development.
- Commitment to general education and student centered holistic learning.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong commitment and background in student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning, which can include the scholarship of teaching and learning. UNST courses are student learning-based, not lecture-based.
- Experience teaching in High Schools.
- Experience teaching first-generation students from historically marginalized groups
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of 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.
Professional Standards of Conduct
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respect ul, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff 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: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $68,751 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
University Studies is recruiting to fill three full-time Teaching Assistant Professor positions at various high schools.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Complete the on-line application and include:
1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
4. Sample syllabus and one sample assignment (upload as “Other 2” and/or Other 4 within online application);
5. Provide the names and email addresses of individuals (minimum/maximum of 3) who have agreed to serve as references.
1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
4. Sample syllabus and one sample assignment (upload as “Other 2” and/or Other 4 within online application);
5. Provide the names and email addresses of individuals (minimum/maximum of 3) who have agreed to serve as references.
References will not be contacted until you have been selected for further consideration.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
If you have questions
Please contact Krys Roth at [email protected].
