Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Teaching & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Tuition reduction benefits

Mental health and counseling services

Job summary

Oregon State University in Bend, Oregon is seeking one or more Instructors for fixed-term positions in the Education field for the 2025-2026 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching courses, participating in student advising, and course assessment. A Master's degree is required; teaching experience and a Ph.D. are preferred. OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings, and paid leave. The position starts on flexible dates in 2025.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required; Ph.D. is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level is required.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach courses in Education and related disciplines.
• Complete course assessment processes for teaching effectiveness.
• Advise and mentor students; maintain necessary records.

Skills

Teaching experience at the college or university level

Commitment to undergraduate education and equity

Advising and mentoring students

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Instructor Pool – 2025/2026 & Fall Term 2026: Teaching & Education

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 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. Instructors may be required to teach on campus or in a hybrid undergraduate or graduate course format in the area of Education. The anticipated start dates are September 16, 2025; December 16, 2025; or March 16, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) term‑by‑term in one or more of the following disciplines: Education (Elementary and Secondary), English as a Second Language, Language Arts & Reading Education, Science & Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, and Special Education.
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Participate in advising and mentoring students: advise, hold office hours, maintain necessary records, and perform minor administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in one of the fields listed (Education – Elementary and Secondary, English as a Second Language, Language Arts & Reading Education, Science & Mathematics Education, or Social Studies) is required. A Ph.D. or terminal degree is preferred.

Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, and service to students are required.

Benefits

OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life coverage, free confidential mental health and counseling services, retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reduction benefits, robust work‑life programs, and optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity

OSU is 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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names, e‑mail addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three professional references.

Contact

Johana Hernandez – [e-mail]