Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Political Science

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for fixed-term Instructor positions in Political Science for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses on campus in Corvallis. A commitment to educational equity and relevant teaching experience are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment in a leading university known for its research and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Tuition reduction benefits

Generous paid leave package

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science or related field required.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach undergraduate or graduate courses in Political Science.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students.

Skills

Educational Equity

Teaching Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Doctoral degree in Political Science

Job description

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Political Science

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:

2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) 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.

For additional information please contact:
LeAnn K. Headrick
[e-mail]
541-737-6270

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 School of Public Policy (CLA)

Position Title

Position Title Instructor

Job Title

Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Political Science

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Political Science Department in the School of Public Policy 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 for this position will only be considered for on campus courses on the Corvallis campus in the following areas: undergraduate and graduate courses American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methods.

This position will be appointed in the Political Science Program that is part of the School of Public Policy ( SPP ). The School is comprised of the Political Science, Sociology, and Economics programs, and is rapidly growing, both in faculty, mission, and regional prominence. In addition to providing separate and distinct undergraduate majors, the programs have collaborated in delivering a successful Master of Public Policy Program (http://oregonstate.edu/cla/mpp/home) and PhD in Public Policy to graduate students interested in our concentration areas of environmental policy, energy policy, international policy, science and technology policy, social policy, rural policy, and crime, law and policy. Faculty and graduate students also collaborate with colleagues in such colleges as Agricultural Sciences, Education, Forestry, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, and Science. The SPP is uniquely positioned to integrate groundbreaking research into emerging policies, practices and understandings of the world that will impact and influence local, regional, national, and international policy decisions.

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
Administer and teach undergraduate or graduate courses in any of the following areas: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methods.

Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in Political Science or related field to the MS/MA requirement.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.
• Doctoral degree in Political Science or related field to the doctoral preference.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This role will be teaching in person, on campus in Corvallis OR.

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:

2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) 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.

For additional information please contact:
LeAnn K. Headrick
[e-mail]
541-737-6270

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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