School of Gender, Race, & Nations: Black Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Indigenous Nations Studies; Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, General Pool Posting for Academic Year 2026-27

Proposed start date: 09/16/2026. Positions D93292, D96631, D97736, D97758. Represented by AP - AFT, Local 3571.

About the role

A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university and serves over 20,000 students from all backgrounds. The School of Gender, Race, and Nations creates new intellectual and community connections among its founding partners—Black Studies; Indigenous Nations Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies—to better understand and advocate for historically under-served populations crucial to Oregon’s success.

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. Should an instructional position become available for hire in academic year 2026-2027, applicants will be selected from the applications submitted to this pool.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the School of Gender, Race, and Nations.
• 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.
• Adhere to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
• Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship, practice resource conservation, and actively work toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Must be residing in Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced or terminal 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.

Pay

Adjuncts are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Details about compensation and other components can be found at PSUFA.