Instructor in Corvallis, Oregon

Position Details

Position Information

Department Sch of Hist Phil & Rel (CLA)

Position Title Instructor

Job Title Instructor

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This Instructor role in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion is a full-time non-tenure track position. The person in this role is intended to have expertise in War, Peace, and Empire in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Instructor will teach ten courses each academic year (typically 3-3-4). OSU is on the quarter system, with classes of 10 weeks of instruction. The Instructor will be expected to teach a combination of existing lower-division courses such asOrigins of “The West”( HST 101-103),World History( HST 104-106), and upper-level history courses on one or more of the following topics: World War I and II, Russian/Soviet history, European history, military history, and diplomatic history. Courses will be taught both online and on campus. The Instructor will have the opportunity to design courses that speak to their interests. Additional information about curriculum can befound here (https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/college-departments/liberal-arts/school-history-philosophy-religion/history-ba-bs-hba-hbs/#requirementstext) .

The College of Liberal Arts is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

90%: Teaching

10%: Service

What You Will Need

• PhD in History or closely related field

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses at the college/university level (i.e. Origins of “The West” ( HST 101-103), World History ( HST 104-106), and upper-level history courses on one or more of the following topics: World War I and II, Russian/Soviet history, European history, military history, and diplomatic history.)

• Record of teaching practices that align with OSU Quality Teaching Framework.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Demonstrated doctoral expertise in the history of Eastern Europe, Russia, or Eurasia, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries;

• Experience developing and teaching asynchronous distance education courses;

• Experience with outreach and engagement, such as participating in events connecting history to contemporary issues;

• Experience with public history

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $57,000 – $63,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/164368

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08836UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 02/06/2025

Full Consideration Date 04/01/2025

Closing Date 04/04/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 1, 2025.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A one page Statement of Teaching addressing your pedagogical approaches, including general philosophy and specific methods (for a sense of OSU’s institutional approaches, please seehttps://ctl.oregonstate.edu/.

4) One sample syllabus of an upper division course you would like to teach at OSU .

Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:

Jacob Hamblin

Jacob.Hamblin@oregonstate.edu

541-737-3503

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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Supplemental Questions

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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.