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

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free mental health services

Retirement savings

Paid leave package

Tuition reduction benefits

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time instructors for the 2025/2026 academic year in the field of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and participating in program meetings. Candidates should have an M.S. or M.A. in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings, and tuition reduction for dependents.

Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate areas.
• Coordinate instruction in laboratory or studio settings.
• Participate in school and program meetings.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Effective communication

Commitment to diversity

Education

M.S. or M.A. in relevant field

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Canvas

Python

SolidWorks

NX

OnShape

Job description

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

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) invites applications for part‑time (varied FTE), 9‑month fixed‑term Instructor positions to teach on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to a permanent instructional position at the discretion of the Head of School. The position will develop and/or teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University.

Key Responsibilities

• 95% Teaching and Instruction: Prepare and/or teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate areas, teach or coordinate instruction in laboratory, studio, or recitation settings, contribute to OSU initiatives for promoting student success and enhancing diversity.
• 5% Service: Participate in school and program meetings.

What You Will Need

• M.S. or M.A. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Experience with online teaching
• Current Professional Engineer license for any state in the United States
• Experience with course management tools such as Canvas
• Experience teaching engineering software programs such as Python, SolidWorks, NX, and OnShape
• Familiarity with the Oregon State engineering curriculum in one or more programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance (OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and eligible dependents)
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources
• Retirement savings paid by the university
• Generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or qualifying dependents at OSU or other 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

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