Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Student Engagement

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work schedule

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

A public research university in Corvallis seeks Instructors for its Student Engagement curriculum for the 2025-2026 academic year. This fixed-term position involves teaching and curriculum development, focusing on first-year courses and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates should have a Master's degree, effective teaching experience, and a commitment to student support. Open to all qualified applicants, this role offers a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, or closely related field.
• Experience supporting students in their academic pursuits.
• Record of effective teaching at high school or university level.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach courses under the Student Engagement team.
• Train and supervise student teaching assistants.
• Provide one-on-one student support.

Skills

Commitment to educational equity and diversity

Excellent communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Student Engagement

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Fall Term 2026, as opportunities become available.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names of at least three professional references, including email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information contact: Sandra Neubaum ([e-mail], [phone]).

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. Background checks details are available on the OSU Background Checks website, including the "for candidates" section.

Position Information

Department: College of Business (BUS)

Position Title: Instructor

Job Title: Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Student Engagement

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: (not specified)

Benefits Eligible: (see benefits section)

Remote or Hybrid option?: (not specified)

Job Summary

Fixed-term, non-tenure track, full/part-time Instructors 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 an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

The position reports to the Executive Director for Student Success in the College of Business, providing instruction within the College’s first-year BA160 series, BA101, Professional Development and Blueprint courses.

Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, academic projects within the Student Engagement curriculum, strategic planning, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

90% – Classroom Management & Programming

• Supports and teaches courses under the Student Engagement team.
• Trains, supervises/mentors, and evaluates student teaching assistants.
• Works with Student Engagement staff and faculty to implement enhanced events.
• Creates course content, curriculum, student and team assignments, exams, grading, and facilitates classroom functions.
• Supports onboarding of first-year and transfer students through orientation and welcome week programming.
• Manages Innovation Nation’s student-run microbusiness projects.
• Collaborates with Assistant Director of Student Engagement in planning programs.
• Provides one-on-one student support.
• Interacts with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Contributes to social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion efforts.

10% Service

Service to the College, University, and profession. Engage in activities within the University and the profession, including contributing to College and University strategic initiatives that support DEI efforts and fostering a more inclusive community. Serve on committees, attend conferences, participate in events.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting students in their personal, professional and academic pursuits.
• Commitment to educational equity and diversity.
• Record of effective teaching at high school or university level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, inclusive language.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Computer proficiency: MS Office, Outlook, etc.
• Professional decorum and ability to learn OSU systems.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; requires criminal history check and self-reporting of convictions.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in retaining first-year students in higher education.
• Willingness to learn new programs quickly.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule; some evenings and weekend work required. Teaching assignments may include any format – site-based in-person, asynchronous online, or hybrid.

Recruitment

Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Veterans only: proof of Veteran Status.

Notice of Availability

Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each campus location. The report includes safety protocols, fire safety practices, and crime statistics. A paper copy can be requested for no charge by emailing [e-mail].