Black Studies Adjunct Pool , Academic Year 2026-27

Black Studies Adjunct Pool , Academic Year 2026-27

Position Number D97758

Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571

The Black Studies Department in the School of Gender, Race & Nations at Portland State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Black Studies courses during the 2025–2026 academic year. We are especially interested in Oregon-based scholars, educators, and practitioners deeply engaged with the histories, religions, cultural production, and lived experiences of people of African descent.

Adjunct instructors may teach in-person, online, or hybrid modalities in collaboration with the Office of Academic Innovation.

• Vodoun, Rasta, and Islam in the African Diaspora
• African Women in Film
• Black Popular Music in Context
• Black Feminism/Womanism
• Race, Justice, and Punishment
• Contemporary African American Experience
• Additional areas relevant to Black Studies, depending on departmental curricular needs

Advanced degree(s) or comparable knowledge base in Black Studies, Africa Studies, or closely related fields, and prior teaching experience.

Terminal degree(s) in Black Studies, African Studies, or closely related fields.

Prior teaching or instructional experience at the college/university or equivalent educational/community-based level.

Experience with interdisciplinary, community-based, or public-facing scholarship and practice.

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.

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

• Cover letter listing desired Black Studies courses (see above) you would like to be considered for, along with your availability for fall, winter, spring quarters. Please indicate what course delivery methods you’re available to teach, as well as available days and times (approximate times are fine). Please find PSU’s descriptions of course delivery methods here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-methods
• The names and contact information for three professional references.

• statement of teaching philosophy

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 .edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://#psufa

Background Check Required Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

No