Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Philosophy

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution invites applications for Instructor positions in Philosophy for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach diverse courses, including Medical Humanities and Logic, either on campus or through Ecampus. The university fosters a vibrant community where educators can thrive, contributing to the development of students' critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills. This is a chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to academic excellence and inclusive education, making a meaningful impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to inspire the next generation of thinkers, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free mental health services

Retirement savings

Generous paid leave

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Philosophy or related field required.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instructors will teach courses in Philosophy and Religious Studies.
• 100% of the role involves instruction, focusing on various philosophical topics.

Skills

Teaching experience

Philosophy

Religious Studies

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field

PhD in Philosophy or 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: Philosophy

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The School of History, Philosophy & 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 or Ecampus courses in the following areas: Medical Humanities, Bioethics, World Religions, World Views & Environmental Values, Intro to Christianity, Logic, and may include other areas of philosophy and religious studies.

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.

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. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% Instruction

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in Philosophy, Religious Studies 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 Philosophy, Religious Studies, 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching

Optional Documents

• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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