Adjunct Editor & Publishing Instructor - Literary Review

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach and guide publishing, editing, and production within Portland Review. The role emphasizes best practices and transparent editorial workflows in a creative writing context.

Ideal candidates will have an MFA or significant professional experience, a distinguished publication record for 500-level courses, and a commitment to inclusive, diverse teaching in Oregon.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative writing

Editing

Instructional feedback

Education

MFA

Significant professional experience

Job description

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach and guide publishing, editing, and production within Portland Review. The role emphasizes best practices and transparent editorial workflows in a creative writing context.

Ideal candidates will have an MFA or significant professional experience, a distinguished publication record for 500-level courses, and a commitment to inclusive, diverse teaching in Oregon.