Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution invites applications for fixed-term Instructor positions in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of undergraduate and occasional graduate courses, both on-campus and online. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in relevant fields and experience in inclusive teaching practices. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the academic growth of students while engaging in curriculum development and supervision of teaching assistants. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering learning and success for all students.

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in relevant field and teaching experience required.
• Ability to design and assess inclusive courses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in fisheries and wildlife on a term-by-term basis.
• Develop and update curriculum for distance education delivery.
• Supervise graduate teaching assistants for some courses.

Skills

Teaching experience at the college level

Curriculum development

Inclusive learning principles

Field research protocols

Education

M.A./M.S. in fisheries, wildlife, biological, environmental science

Job description

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2025/2026 academic year.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV;
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Position Information

Department: Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)

Position Title: Instructor

Job Title: Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Oregon State University

Job Summary: The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science (FWCS) 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. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.

Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the FWCS undergraduate curriculum and occasional graduate courses. These courses may be on-campus courses or via Ecampus.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 90% Teach Courses: Classes will vary on a term-by-term basis. Some courses will include driving state and/or federal vehicles to sites for instruction in field research protocols.
2. 5% Curriculum Development: Review current curriculum to update and develop new curriculum for either new offerings or change curriculum of current courses to allow for distance education delivery.
3. 5% Supervision: Supervise a graduate teaching assistant for some courses, to include planning, assigning and approving work.

What You Will Need:

1. M.A./M.S. in fisheries, wildlife, biological, environmental science, or related field.
2. Teaching experience at the college or university level.
3. Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

This position MAY require driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

This position MAY be designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have:

1. Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations.
2. For distance education positions, experience with instruction of distance education courses.
3. Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2025/2026 academic year.

For additional information please contact:

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