Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: History

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

Job summary

An established academic institution invites applications for fixed term Instructor positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach a range of History courses, both on campus and online, contributing to a dynamic learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's or PhD in History, along with teaching experience at the college level. Join a vibrant community that values diverse perspectives and fosters critical thinking among students. If you are passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation of scholars, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in History or related field required.
• Teaching experience at the college level is essential.

Responsibilities

• 100% Instruction in History and related subjects.
• Teach on campus and Ecampus courses as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience at the college/university level

Record of teaching practices

Online teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in History or a closely related field

PhD in History or a related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

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

1. A Curriculum Vitae;
2. A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position;
3. A Statement of Teaching.

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.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information, please contact:

Jon Bickler
[e-mail]
541-737-7415

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.

Position Information

Department: Department Sch of Hist Phil & Rel (CLA)

Position Title: Instructor

Job Title: Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: History

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Remote or Hybrid option: Yes

Job Summary

The School of History, Philosophy and Religion 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 Director.

Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas: Survey of Western Civilization, Survey of U.S. History, as well as more specialized courses in the History and/or History of Science areas.

The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion provides students with a richly connected series of lenses through which they can examine the universe and their place in it. Our students learn to research, analyze, and contextualize the changing roles of religion, science, politics, and thought in both ancient and modern cultures. They also develop ethical, moral reasoning, and critical thinking skills in the service of an engaged life.

Religious Studies at OSU is an inter-disciplinary field that combines history, philosophy, anthropology, ethics, textual analysis, art, literature, and film to examine the ways that humans have described and acted in response to that which they have called divine, both in civilizations long past and among peoples and nations around the world in the present moment.

The College of Liberal Arts is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin, and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities and strive to promote and advance diverse communities.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers, and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

Key Responsibilities

100% Instruction

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in History or a closely related field OR the completion of a higher-level degree such as a PhD (all but dissertation is acceptable), JD or MD in any discipline.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Record of teaching practices that align with OSU Quality Teaching Framework.

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD in History or a related field.
• Online teaching experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method: Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

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

1. A Curriculum Vitae;
2. A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position;
3. A Statement of Teaching.

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.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information, please contact:

Jon Bickler
[e-mail]
541-737-7415

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.