Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Hospitality Online
Oregon State University
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Job summary
Oregon State University in Bend, Oregon, invites applications for fixed-term online Hospitality Management instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year and Fall 2026. Positions may renew at the Senior Associate Dean's discretion.
This pool is located in Bend, Oregon with remote or hybrid delivery anticipated. Start dates include Sept 16, 2025, Dec 16, 2025, Mar 16, 2026, or Sept 16, 2026.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Hospitality Management or Business.
- Online teaching experience at college/university.
- Knowledge of online pedagogy and current trends in online education.
- Experience developing instructional materials for online courses.
Responsibilities
- Administer and teach online courses term-by-term in Hospitality Management.
- Complete course assessment and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
- Curriculum development and assessment, plus professional development.
Skills
Education
Job description
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
The Hospitality Management program at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time, Online 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 Senior Associate Dean.
Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available.
This position is located in Bend, Oregon.
Individuals applying to this pool are expected to develop and prepare course content, and instruct the course(s) for which their content has been created and developed in a future term.
Online Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in the following area(s): Hospitality Management.
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 purpose of this position is to develop content/course curriculum and provide online instruction for course(s) that foster critical thinking, advance student 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.
Individuals applying to this pool are expected to develop and prepare course content, and instruct the course(s) for which their content has been created and developed in a future term. Online Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in Hospitality Management.
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- Administer and teach online course(s) term-by-term in Hospitality Management
- Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
- Curriculum development, aimed at improving lectures, studio sessions and recitations.
- Participate in curriculum development and assessment, as well as personal professional development.
Master's degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field) is a requirement:
- Hospitality Management
- Business.
Previous online teaching or training experience in a college or university.
Experience developing instructional materials for online or hybrid courses.
Demonstrable knowledge of online pedagogy and current trends in online education.
Previous research or teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: Service Management, Online Marketing, Advanced Restaurant Management, Hospitality Investment and Vacation Property Management.
- PhD or terminal degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field): Hospitality Management or Business.
- Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.
- Previous professional experience in the Hospitality industry, outside of academia.
- Published books, articles or columns within area of expertise.
Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
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 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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