Instructor - Pool 2025/2026: Physical Therapy

Oregon State University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for fixed-term Instructor positions in Physical Therapy for 2025-2026. Candidates will teach graduate courses and engage in program accreditation, requiring a Master’s degree and an Oregon Physical Therapist License.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Free confidential mental health services

Generous paid leave package

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Oregon Physical Therapist License or eligibility is mandatory.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach courses within the DPT curriculum.
• Participate in accreditation processes including the CAPTE site visit.
• Advise and mentor students during office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum Development

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Oregon Physical Therapist License

Job description

Instructor - Pool 2025/2026: Physical Therapy

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) Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

3) A statement of teaching

4) Oregon Physical Therapist License or statement of eligibility for licensure in Oregon. (upload as License or Certification 1)
The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed below.

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.

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 Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title

Position Title Instructor

Job Title

Job Title Instructor - Pool 2025/2026: Physical Therapy

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

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. Some of these 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 as opportunities become available.

This position is located in Bend, Oregon

Instructors may be needed to create syllabi and to teach graduate courses for the Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) curriculum. In addition, instructors may be needed to review graduate applications for the DPT program. Finally, these instructors might be needed to participate in the DPT program accreditation process including the site visit. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025 or March 16, 2026.

OSU -Cascades Physical Therapy program is housed Ray Hall, a contemporary, net zero energy building on the expanding OSU -Cascades campus in Bend, Oregon. Facilities include didactic and clinical-skills classrooms, a large state-of-the-art human cadaver laboratory, a student lounge and faculty offices. The program currently has 10 full-time core faculty and several fixed term faculty.

Why OSU?

Why OSU -Cascades?

Founded in 2001, Oregon State University – Cascades brings higher education to Central Oregon while leveraging the excellence of a land grant and top-tier research university in one of the most dynamic cities in the Pacific Northwest.

Located near downtown Bend and surrounded by mountains, forest and high desert, OSU -Cascades offers small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning in an innovative environment that accelerates opportunities for student, faculty and staff development and advancement.

With a 128-acre campus under development and a goal to grow to 3,000 to 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, OSU -Cascades is delivering on a 40-year grassroots community effort to bring the benefits of a comprehensive university to the region:

Student Body and Alumni
Student and alumni data is as of fall 2024.
• 1,370 undergraduate and graduate students
• 78% from Oregon
• 42% Central Oregonians
• 24% first generation students
• 23% students of color
• 19 students on average per class
• 95% of 2023 graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
• 5,625 degrees awarded since founding

Academic Majors
A growing portfolio of degree programs at OSU -Cascades is designed to meet regional and state industry workforce and economic needs.

Research
Research underway at OSU -Cascades focuses on challenges in energy, the environment, human wellness, social justice and society. Labs at OSU -Cascades include the FORCE biomechanics lab, the Laboratory for the American Conversation and the Sustainable Tourism Laboratory.

Campus Development
OSU -Cascades’ campus development is driven by an award-winning long range development plan and engineering efforts that are transforming brownfields into a thriving university campus. Sustainability plans include net zero energy, waste and water goals. Initial sustainability efforts are seen in geothermal sourced energy to heat and cool buildings, and native plant landscaping requiring little or no irrigation. In addition to an academic core, campus plans includes a 24-acre innovation district, mid-market affordable housing, and 10-miles of walking/biking trails.

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

Teaching 70%:

• Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term within the DPT curriculum.
• Create syllabi an associated materials in accordance with accreditation ( CAPTE ) standards.

Other duties as assigned 20%:

• Participate in processes related to accreditation requirements including the CAPTE site visit.
• Review DPT applications and possibly participate in DPT applicant interviews.

Participate in advising and mentor students 10%:

• Advise students, be available for regular office hours, complete record-keeping and minor administrative tasks, including assignment of grades.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• A licensed physical therapist and/or a academic doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Physical therapists must possess an Oregon Physical Therapist License or be eligible for licensure in Oregon.

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD or DPT
• Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to physical therapy education and equity, service to students.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Pay Method

Pay Period

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

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

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

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) Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

3) A statement of teaching

4) Oregon Physical Therapist License or statement of eligibility for licensure in Oregon. (upload as License or Certification 1)
The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed below.

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.

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

License or Certification - 1

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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