Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Biology

Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Generous paid leave

Tuition reduction for dependents

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking an Instructor for the 2025/2026 Academic Year to teach Biology courses in Bend, Oregon. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and experience in independent university instruction. Instructors will administer courses and improve curriculum to foster student success.

The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful independent university level instructional experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and appropriate use of facilities.
• Master’s degree is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach Biology courses term-by-term.
• Develop curriculum and revise courses.
• Advise students and complete record-keeping.

Skills

Independent instructional experience

Curriculum development

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 & Fall Term 2026: Biology

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026 as opportunities become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

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

For additional information please contact:

• Johana Hernandez – [e-mail]

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. For more details, please review the Background Checks website including the for candidates section. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Position Information

Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title: Instructor Pool – 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Biology

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Summary: The Biology Program at OSU‑Cascades in Bend, Oregon 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 and Fall Term 2026. 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 of Academic Affairs.

This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in the following areas: Biology. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025; December 16, 2025; March 16, 2026; or September 16, 2026. The primary mission of the Biology Program is to provide undergraduate level education and the curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance students’ knowledge and skills through the teaching of various discipline/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline. The courses serve students in degree programs.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is more than a job! We are a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers, and change‑makers. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have a 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.

• 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

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.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well‑being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well‑being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Key Responsibilities

• Administer and teach courses term‑by‑term in Biology. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Activities directly related to the education and curricular achievement of students through instruction, assessment and curation of the program’s student learning outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate credit courses as assigned, including in‑class activities, associated laboratory and/or field experiences, class administration, and holding regular office hours.
• Develop curriculum and/or revise courses aimed at improving student success.
• Demonstrate sustained commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Provide students with the tools and knowledge to achieve course learning outcomes.
• Evaluation and purchase of suitable laboratory course materials in cooperation with academic leadership.
• Advise students, be available for regular office hours, complete record‑keeping and minor administrative tasks, including assignment of grades.

What You Will Need

Master’s degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field) is a requirement:

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Botany
• Physiology
• Molecular Biology

Demonstrated successful independent university level instructional experience, including curriculum development in Biology courses. Knowledge of laboratory safety and appropriate use of facilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

This position MAY be designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD or terminal degree in one of the fields listed above (or a closely related field).
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated successful independent university level instructional experience, including curriculum development in foundational Biology courses.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated successful instruction of introductory undergraduate Biology lecture and laboratory courses.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Pay and Recruitment

Pay Method: (not specified)

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.

Recruitment: Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026 as opportunities become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

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

For additional information please contact: Johana Hernandez, [e-mail]

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. For more details, please review the Background Checks website. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

• * Which course(s) are you interested in/feel qualified to teach? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Veterans only: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation — information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

Notice of Availability

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an annual security and fire safety report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programs, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing [e-mail].