Portland State University (PSU) is an urban university and Oregon's largest, located in the heart of the vibrant city of Portland. PSU educates over 27,000 students and offers programs for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. PSU is an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement. PSU contributes to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond. Employees describe Portland State University as a vibrant, diverse, progressive place to work and an environment that welcomes process improvement and innovation. Portland State's 50-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of culture, business, and technology.

"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 professional-preparation programs with innovative models for preparing diverse professionals who are critically engaged global citizens. The COE mission is to prepare students to advance lifelong learning in diverse learning environments, including schools, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, and social service and health agencies: https://www.pdx.edu/education/

The individual in this Assistant Professor of Practice position will have an important role in preparing special education students with the capacity to implement anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices that drive social change for equity and inclusion. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) educators and/or multiply-minoritized people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The College of Education at Portland State University is seeking a 1.0 FTE 9-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment, at the Assistant Professor of Practice level in the Department of Special Education starting on January 1, 2026. This position requires an individual who is a certified BCBA or BCBA-D.

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 in the position description. 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).

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field;

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst;

• BCBA or BCBA-D Certification;

• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Knowledge and/or experience teaching online.

• Knowledge of the updated BABC requirements for BCBA certification

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

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 https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be $74,016. The starting salary may be negotiable above this rate, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

PSU's 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 Public Universities: 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