Instructor Pool 2025/2026: Education & Teaching

Department College of Education (KED) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool 2025/2026: Education & Teaching Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The College of Education invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

The purpose of this position is to develop and deliver courses for the College of Education’s Education and Teaching Majors and ESOL/Dual Language programs. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online and include multiple subject areas in undergraduate or graduate programs and graduate certificates.

This position is directly responsible to advance the missions of the College of Education in the Education and Teaching Majors, and the ESOL/

dual Language programs.

The College strives to be an international leader in research and in the preparation of change agents in education and related fields. The vision of the college is to develop change agents in the form of researchers, scholars, learning leaders, teachers and counselors. Change agents make a difference by promoting innovation, social justice and lifelong learning. They prepare citizens who are socially empowered, reflective, innovative and caring members of our increasingly diverse communities and the world.

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
• 7 cultural resource centers 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 a comprehensive benefits package 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 the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% Instruction:

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Education and Teaching major and minor, and graduate certificate programs
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU’s learning management system (Canvas).
• Courses are expected to promote experiential learning and success of students from varied backgrounds.

What You Will Need

Degree commensurate with courses to be taught as follows:

• Earned Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field for 100 – 500 level courses.
• Earned Doctorate degree in Education or a closely related field for 600 level courses.
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• For teaching in teacher licensure programs, at least 5 years of documented teaching experience in K-12 public schools.
• If teaching in the EDU MS, education background, teaching license and teaching experience should be in mathematics and/or science at the secondary level.

What We Would Like You to Have

License to teach in the content areas or licensable in the content area.

• Doctorate degree in Education or a closely related field for any course level.
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using blended technologies and formats (e.g. hybrid, online).
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• If teaching in the EDU MS, experience teaching online and working with masters students
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Shared office space is provided in Furman Hall at OSU’s Corvallis campus. Local travel for class and faculty meetings may be required. Classes meet online and/or in-person in Corvallis or 3-4 times/term in Portland, Oregon. Attendance at regular faculty meetings (weekly to quarterly) may be required.

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 Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/137573

Posting Number P09165UF Number of Vacancies Varies Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/03/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.

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

1) A resume/CV; and

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

3) Statement of Teaching

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

For additional information please contact:

Sara Wright

sara.wright@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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