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Posted August 13, 2026

Teaching Assistant Professor

Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, United States 97201 Full Time
Reference: 286438356


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date 03/16/2027
Rank CT - Teaching Assistant Professor
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number D97363
Representation AU - AAUP
Faculty Type Non-Tenure Track Continuous
Fixed Term End Date:
Position FTE 1
Term of Service 9 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 experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University seeks to make a non-tenure-track continuous appointment (NTTF-CA) at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate the calculus sequence and deliver excellent instruction in algebra and calculus courses. We warmly welcome candidates with a background and expertise in mathematics education. As a university committed to developing a diverse faculty, we are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups and in individuals with experience working with diverse student populations.

The position description is incorporated by reference into the Notice of Appointment, consistent with the practices outlined for non-tenure-track faculty in the current PSU-AAUP collective bargaining agreement (Article 18 Section 2).
Primary Activity I - Instructional
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, or a closely related field in hand at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
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 between $92,148 and $96,000, but may be negotiated above this range 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.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.



Supplemental Questions

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Reference Requests

Accept References Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References
Cutoff Date
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Applicant Documents

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  1. * Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received (or will receive) your Ph.D.

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  2. * How did you first find out about this position?
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  3. If you selected Other, please describe.

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