AY Adjunct Faculty Pool - Portland Review Editor Instructor

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Portland State University Position Details

Proposed

Start Date:

09/16/2026

Working Title:

AY 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Portland Review Editor Instructor
Department: 220801 - ENG English Dept Office
Position Number: D97754
Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

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 21,000 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 academic and professional backgrounds. By studying literature, rhetoric, composition, and critical theory, students in the Department of English acquire experience in inter‑textual 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.

Founded in 1956, Portland Review publishes prose, poetry, art, and translations reflecting a wide spectrum of aesthetic styles and voices. Produced by the graduate students in Portland State University's English Department, Portland Review is proud to publish both established and emerging writers. During 2020, they made the switch to digital publishing. Portland Review aims to:

• showcase a diverse spectrum of literary and artistic engagement across genres and disciplines
• encourage exploration and experimentation
• make space for different approaches and perspective
• build literary community
• acknowledge both the rich and conflicted history of Portland, as well as its connection to the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest and beyond
• be a platform dedicated to issues of diversity, equity, and environmental awareness

Expose and promote best publishing practices and technologies while fostering transparency regarding all editorial, publishing, and marketing aspects of Portland Review. Provide resources, assignments, feedback, context, instruction on all facets of production.

MFA or significant professional experience. For 500‑level courses: a distinguished record of publication and one year demonstrated excellence in creative writing & editing instruction. Applicants must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

Experience editing literary magazines and creative writing publications.

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.

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.

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#psufa