School of Gender, Race, & Nations: Black Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Indigenous Nations St[...]

Position Summary: The School of Gender, Race, and Nations at Portland State University invites applications for Adjunct instructors with expertise in core areas of gender, race, and nations and similar fields, and instructional experience to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the School of Gender, Race, and Nations. Should an instructional position become available for hire in academic year 2026-2027, applicants will be selected from the applications submitted to this pool.

Minimum Qualifications: Advanced degree(s) or comparable knowledge base in Black Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Indigenous Nation Studies, or Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, or closely related fields, and prior teaching experience. Applicants must be redise in Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced or terminal degree(s) comparable knowledge base in Black Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Indigenous Nation Studies, or Women, Gender, and Sexuality Students, or closely related fields, and prior teaching experience.

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 PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Search Details Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Posting Close Date 04/30/2027 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes