Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Social Work

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time Instructor position in the Social Work programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. This fixed-term role focuses on delivering fully online undergraduate courses, preparing culturally competent change agents in education. Successful candidates will have a strong background in Social Work and be prepared to support diverse learners in an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Social Work or closely related field required.
• Experience teaching or developing curriculum in Social Work programs preferred.
• Experience with underrepresented/underserved students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses for the Social Work major.
• Align teaching practices with the OSU Quality Teaching Framework.
• Participate in training and use OSU’s learning management system.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Cultural Competence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Doctorate degree in Social Work

Job description

Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Social Work

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; and

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.

Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

For additional information please contact:
Thomas Field
[e-mail]

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 College of Education (KED)

Position Title

Position Title Instructor

Job Title

Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Social Work

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The College of Education invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-to-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024/2025 academic year as opportunities become available.

The purpose of this position is to develop and/or deliver courses for the College of Education’s Social Work programs. Courses are fully online in undergraduate programs.

This position is directly responsible to advance the missions of the College of Education in the Social Work Major.

The College strives to be an international leader in research and in the preparation of change agents in education and related fields. The vision of the college is to develop change agents in the form of researchers, scholars, learning leaders, teachers and counselors. Change agents make a difference by promoting innovation, social justice and lifelong learning. They prepare citizens who are socially empowered, reflective, innovative and caring members of our increasingly diverse communities and the world.

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:

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Social Work major programs. Courses are expected to promote experiential learning and success of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Align andragogical practices with principles and practices identified in the OSU Quality Teaching Framework. and be evaluated based on the ability to achieve equitable learning outcomes.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU’s learning management system (Canvas).
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to teach in any CORE Education course where instruction is assigned.

What You Will Need

• Earned Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field for 400 to 500 level courses.
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Doctorate degree in Social Work or a closely related field for any course level.
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using online and virtual technologies and formats.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position is fully remote, allowing the employee to work from anywhere within the United States. There is no requirement for physical presence at a specific location, providing flexibility to choose a residence that best suits personal and professional needs. The role supports a distributed work environment, leveraging digital communication and collaboration tools to ensure seamless connectivity and productivity across different time zones. Candidates should have reliable internet access and be able to maintain regular working hours aligned with the team, but otherwise have the freedom to work from any U.S. location.

Shared office space may be provided in Furman Hall at OSU’s Corvallis campus. Classes meet online. Virtual attendance at quarterly faculty meetings may be required. Virtual meetings with supervisor are required.

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) A Curriculum Vitae; and

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.

Finalists will be required to provide proof of their degree at the time of offer.

For additional information please contact:
Thomas Field
[e-mail]

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 (*).

• * Please list your highest degree attained and the title of the program completed.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please list the content areas in which you have documented expertise and the length of time working in each.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please list any specific courses for which you are applying to teach or develop. Please refer to the College of Education’s Academic Program web pages for courses and curriculum.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please state how your background and experience have prepared you to support inclusive learning principals and promote equitable teaching practices.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
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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