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AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Publishing Job at Portland State University, Col

AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Publishing Job at Portland State University, Col

MediabistroPortland, OR, United States
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AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Publishing

Working Title : AY 24-25 Adjunct Faculty Pool - Publishing

Department :

Position Number : D97754

Representation : AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

A thriving campus in the heart of the city, Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, offering tremendous opportunity to 22,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.

The English Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to meet the needs of students with diverse interests and professional backgrounds. By studying literature, rhetoric, composition, and critical theory, students acquire experience in inter-textual and cross-disciplinary inquiry.

Position Summary

The Publishing Program seeks qualified instructors to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including :

  • WR 331 Book Publishing for Writers
  • WR 410 / 510 : Entrepreneurship in Publishing
  • WR 460 / 560 : Introduction to Book Publishing
  • WR 461 / 561 : Book Editing
  • WR 462 / 562 : Book Design Software
  • WR 463 / 563 : Book Marketing
  • WR 466 / 566 : Digital Skills
  • WR 471 / 571 : Typography, Layout, and Production
  • WR 472 / 572 : Copyediting
  • WR 473 / 573 : Developmental Editing
  • WR 476 / 576 : Publishing for Young Adults
  • WR 477 / 577 : Children’s Book Publishing
  • WR 480 / 580 : Advanced Book Design
  • WR 582 : Literary Agents and Acquisitions

Minimum Qualifications

Professional experience in the area of publishing suitable to the course content.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution and prior college-level teaching experience.

  • Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
  • Functions and communicates effectively within varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

    • Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

    Required Professional Standards of Conduct

    At Portland State University, all employees are expected to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment. It is the responsibility of every member of the PSU community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.

    Compensation

    Base rate at minimum $1,271 per credit.

    Application Instructions

    Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. For questions, email eng@pdx.edu and enter “Adjunct Faculty Application” in the subject line.

    Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

    No

    Background Check Required : Yes

    Posting Close Date : Open Until Finalists Identified

    Supplemental Questions

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    • Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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