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

Oregon State University; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructor positions in its Master's in Fine Arts Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves teaching Fiction Writing and Creative Non-Fiction, mentoring students, and participating in course assessments.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have teaching experience, with preference given to those with a strong commitment to inclusive teaching principles. Opportunities are available on campus and remotely.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least one book-length publication by a national press is a must.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Fiction Writing and Creative Non-Fiction.
• Mentor students in thesis creation and production.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment processes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design and assessment

Inclusive learning principles

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related fields

Job description

Instructor Pool – 2025/2026 & Fall Term 2026: Writing

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

Position Summary

The Master’s in Fine Arts (MFA) Program at OSU – Cascades invites applications for fixed‑term, non‑tenure‑track instructor positions to teach on a term‑by‑term basis for the 2025‑2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. The position may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional role at the discretion of the Dean. The instructor will teach on campus and remotely, focusing on Fiction Writing (Short & Long), Creative Non‑Fiction, Poetry & Poetics in graduate courses. Anticipated start dates: September 16, 2025; December 16 2025; March 16, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) each term in the disciplines: Fiction Writing (Short & Long), Creative Non‑Fiction.
• Mentor students in thesis creation and production.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Serve on thesis committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in curriculum development, perform record‑keeping and minor administrative tasks.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least one book‑length publication by (or under contract with) a national press.
• 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.

What We Would Like You To Have

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or PhD in English, American Studies, Liberal Studies (or a related field).
• A strong commitment to and experience with local, regional, national, and/or transnational literary communities.
• Ability to develop and teach creative writing seminars with a focus on racial/ethnic, gender/sexual, class‑based and other forms of difference.
• Experience with publishing and/or advising student‑led literary publications.
• Experience with online teaching formats (Zoom, etc.).

Application Requirements

Submit the following electronic documents:

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience prepare you for this position.
• Representative writing sample of 25 pages or less (upload as Other Document 1).
• Statement demonstrating how your philosophy and practices support inclusive learning principles and equitable teaching practices (upload as Other Document 2).
• Names of at least three professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers.

Contact: Johana Hernandez – [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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