Chicanx/Latinx Studies Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,640 - 66,960; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to PSU resources

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with a diverse student body

Job summary

A public university in Oregon is seeking an Adjunct faculty member for Chicanx/Latinx Studies for the academic year 2026-2027. This role involves teaching various courses on Chicanx/Latinx communities, contributing to multicultural education, and maintaining professional standards. A Master’s degree in Latinx Studies or related field is required, with a preference for experience in diverse educational settings. The position offers compensation based on a per-credit-hour basis as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as History, Literature, or Gender Studies.
• Must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.
• Ability to create inclusive and respectful learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to Chicanx/Latinx communities and history.
• Contribute to a culture of stewardship and sustainability.
• Maintain professional conduct as per PSU standards.

Skills

Multicultural understanding

Teaching effectiveness

Collaboration in diverse settings

Education

Master's degree in Latinx Studies or related field

Job description

Position Announcement

Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026. Working Title: Chicanx/Latinx Studies Adjunct Pool – Academic Year 2026-2027. Department: 222900 – CLS Chicano/Latino Studies Program. Position Number: D96631. Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571.

Position Summary

Portland State University’s CHLA Department is dedicated to helping students understand multicultural society and in particular the Chicanx/Latinx community within a larger social context. Chicanx/Latinx Studies is the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political, economic, and historical forces that have shaped the development of the people of Mexico and other Latin American countries in the United States over the last 500 years. The emphasis of the Chicanx/Latinx Studies Department is on the experiences of Chicanx/Mexican‑Americans and other Latinxs in the United States.

The academic field of Chicanx/Latinx Studies owes its origin to the 1960s Chicanx/Mexican American civil rights movement, the Puerto Rican civil‑rights movement, and their efforts to open universities to Latinx students. The Chicanx/Latinx Studies Department at Portland State University proudly stands in this tradition of university work committed to community improvement.

The Chicanx/Latinx experience predates the mid‑nineteenth century, when territories belonging to Mexico were occupied by the United States. Chicanxs and other groups of Latin American origin have been central actors in the growth and development of the United States as a nation, and in the course of this rich history, they have made significant contributions to every facet of U.S. society. Latinxs are currently the largest part of the demographic change that is reshaping the United States in the 21st century (much in the same way that Irish, Italian, and Jewish populations changed the face of the nation in the 19th and early 20th centuries).

Courses Taught

• ChLa 301U Chicanx/Latinx Communities
• ChLa 375U Southwestern Borderlands
• ChLa 390 Latinos in the Pacific Northwest
• Other ChLa courses as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Latinx Studies or a related field such as History, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology, Gender Studies, or Languages.

Instructors must reside in Oregon or SW Washington.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Required Professional Standards of Conduct

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 at www.pdx.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://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa.

Application Instructions

Additional Information: Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No. Background Check Required? Yes.

Posting Close Date

04/30/2027.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Professional References

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Link to professional websites, news articles, etc.
• Writing Sample
• Other (describe)