Fixed-Term Instructor, Human Development & Family Sciences

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s School of Human Development and Family Sciences invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure track instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to instructional roles. Start date is 2026-09-16 and end date 2027-06-15. Courses include undergraduate and/or graduate instruction with office hours and potential supervision of teaching assistants.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline.
• PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or closely related discipline for graduate-level teaching is preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in related areas.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students and supervise teaching assistants if applicable.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation as needed.

Skills

Pedagogical techniques

Effective communication

Educational equity

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

PhD for graduate-level instruction

Job description

Oregon State University’s School of Human Development and Family Sciences invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure track instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to instructional roles. Start date is 2026-09-16 and end date 2027-06-15. Courses include undergraduate and/or graduate instruction with office hours and potential supervision of teaching assistants.