AY 25-26 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Nonfiction Writing

Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2025 Working Title AY 25-26 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Nonfiction Writing Department 220801 - ENG English Dept Office Position Number D97754 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university and we offer tremendous opportunity to 22,000 students from all backgrounds.

Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.

Our location in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed culture scene.

PSU is the only Oregon university to offer a four-year degree guarantee.

The English Department offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to meet the needs of students with a diversity of interests and backgrounds.

By studying literature, critical theory, rhetoric, composition, and creative writing, students in the Department of English acquire experience in intertextual and cross-disciplinary inquiry represented by many cultures and historical periods.

They learn critical approaches to texts and issues that enable them to interpret and compare positions; to read closely, critically, and with empathy; to conduct research; to weigh evidence; and to write with insight and expertise.

Position Summary The Creative Writing program is looking for qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Nonfiction Writing.

Courses include:

o Wr 214 Introductory Nonfiction Writing
o Wr 228 Media Writing
o Wr 328 Media Editing
o Wr 428 Advanced Media Writing
o Wr 456 Forms of Nonfiction
o Wr 457 Personal Essay Writing
o Wr 458 Magazine Writing
o Wr 459 Memoir Writing
o Wr 507 Nonfiction Seminar
o Wr 523 MFA Core Workshop in Nonfiction
o Wr 528 Advanced Media Writing Minimum Qualifications All courses: Masters or PhD in Nonfiction, Journalism, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications For 300 and 400-level courses: Two quarters of demonstrated successful teaching of college level nonfiction writing and significant publications in the genre.

For 400-level courses: One year demonstrated excellence in teaching nonfiction writing at the college level, and significant publications in the genre.

For 500-level courses: Experience teaching at the graduate level.

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.