Economics Instructor (Fixed-Term) – Bend, OR

Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition reduction benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon State University, via OSU Cascades Bend, invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions in Economics for 2025-2026 and Fall Term 2026. Some appointments may be full- or part-time and renewed at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Teaching will cover undergraduate Economics courses on campus, with start dates in Sept 2025, Dec 2025, Mar 2026, or Sept 2026. Positions aim to foster critical thinking and effective course assessment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics required.
• PhD or terminal degree in a related field preferred.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach Economics courses term-by-term.
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advise students, hold office hours, and perform minor administrative tasks.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design and assessment

Advising

Equity in teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

Oregon State University, via OSU Cascades Bend, invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions in Economics for 2025-2026 and Fall Term 2026. Some appointments may be full- or part-time and renewed at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Teaching will cover undergraduate Economics courses on campus, with start dates in Sept 2025, Dec 2025, Mar 2026, or Sept 2026. Positions aim to foster critical thinking and effective course assessment.