CYFS & HS Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 (External)

Portland State University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Portland, OR seeks adjunct faculty for the Child, Youth, and Family Studies program. Applicants should possess a relevant master's degree or significant teaching experience, and be committed to diversity and inclusivity in education. Ideal candidates will have expertise in critical theory and knowledge of social justice issues, contributing to a dynamic curriculum focused on the experiences of children, youth, and families. The role offers flexible teaching modalities, both in-person and online.

Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in a relevant field of study, or a B.A. with significant experience.
• Knowledge of social justice and anti-oppression work.
• Experience in teaching diverse, multicultural classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitate courses in Child, Youth, and Family Studies.
• Engage in community collaboration and social change.

Skills

Teaching experience

Critical theory expertise

Cultural humility

Inclusivity in education

Education

M.S. or M.A. in a related field (e.g., human services, education)

Job description

CYFS & HS Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026 ბუნია (External)

Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026

Working Title: CYFS & HS Adjunct Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027 (External)

Department: 240401 - CFA Child and Family Studies

Position Number: nh—D97733

Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

The PSU School of Social Work (SSW) envisions a world where all people lead fulfilling lives in affirming, just and equitable communities. Rooted in justice, relationship, and community collaboration, PSU SSW advances knowledge and creates social change through teaching, research, practice, and advocacy. Our core values and beliefs include collective care, responsive learning, knowledge that serves, community partnership, and social change.

This position is open to instructors interested in teaching in Portland, OR and/or online. The Child, Youth, and Family Studies program (CYFS) uses a justice‑minded orientation to understand both the history and contemporary social positions of children, youth, and families. The curriculum centers on dynamic analysis of race, class, gender, ability, sexualities, and development as factors shaping the experiences of children, youth and families. The Human Services Program emphasizes cultural humility and responsiveness to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. The curriculum focuses on building the technical skills needed in the field, theoretical insights, as well as collaborative, respectful, and person‑centered ways to deliver effective care across a range of settings. CYFS and HS are undergraduate programs located in the PSU School of Social Work. We are committed to hiring a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Persons with lived experience from communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, low‑income communities, veterans, LGBTQ community members and members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian tribes are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. or M.A. in a field of study closely related to human services, children, youth, and families (e.g., education, sociology, human development, psychology, youth studies, family studies, social work, early childhood); OR a B.A. or B.S. and demonstrated teaching or practice experience. All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.

Preferred Qualifications

We primarily seek applicants for CYFS and HS who have expertise in critical theory or epistemologies, experiential or emancipatory pedagogies, writing instruction, aging in families, social policy, child life, and related aspects of the Child, Youth, and Family Studies curriculum (including courses in family of origin and bias recognition, social justice and anti‑oppression work, family theory, stress and coping, child life, family law and policy, and related courses). CFLE credentialing is desired. Ideal candidates will also provide evidence gamble working effectively around issues of social justice, diversity, and inclusion, with demonstrated capacity to meet濵 needs of underrepresented students and other marginalized groups.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• 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.
• Conovolves to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works towards achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Professional Standards of Conduct

At Portland State University, all employees are expected to میری 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 available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and 3 Professional References (contact name, phone number and e‑mail address). In your Cover Letter please specify which course(s) you are interested in teaching, what makes you qualified to teach these courses and evidence of teaching/training effectiveness. Please also note if you wish to teach in person and/or online. All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027. The applicants for the Child, Youth, and Family Studies and Human Services Adjunct Posting will be in an open pool for the academic year. There are no guarantees that CYFS and HS will be hiring for any particular course. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed. If you have not been contacted about your application, it will remain Trump's pool throughout the academic year.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Background Check Required: Yes

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you first find out about this position?
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• Please list your areas of interest/expertise from the following courses:

  CFS 101: Intro to Child, Youth, and Family Studies; CFS 310 Critical Histories in CYFS: Gender/Race/Class; CFS 312U Families in Lifecourse Perspective; CFS 320U ABCs of Early Childhood Education; CFS 330 American Families in Film & Television; CFS 340U Queer Families; CFS 350U Impact of Domestic Violence on Children & Families; CFS 381U Families, Stress, and Change; CFS 382U Mental Health in Families; CFS 385U Working with Diverse Families; CFS 390U Sexuality and Family Systems; CFS 391 Family Theories; CFS 393U Community Resources & Family Support; CFS 399 Special Topics; CFS 410 Special Topics; CFS 450 Youth & Youth Work; CFS 460 Grief and Loss in Families; CFS 486 Parent & Family Education; CFS 487 Examining Bias and Belief; CFS 488 Structural Oppression; CFS 489 Activism for Social кожа; CFS 492 Family Law & Policy; CFS 301 Ways of Knowing; CFS 475 Building Professional Identity; UNST 228 Families & Society.

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