Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Biological & Ecological Engineering

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 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 Department Head.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Evidence of inclusive excellence and educational equity.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis).
• Teach course in class, via zoom or on eCampus 1-5 days a week, depending on the course.
• Schedule/Organize Lab courses as appropriate.
• Schedule/Organize field trips, as appropriate.
• Grade all assignments and homework for course.
• Work with Head Advisor to collect required course documentation for accreditation.

Skills

Inclusive excellence

Teaching experience

Education

MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

Department

Biological & Ecological Engineering

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

Required Documents

• A resume/CV; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• Please also upload a Statement of Teaching
• Please attach a list of all courses you have the experience to teach and the education/experience you have for that course. See list of BEE courses: https://catalog.oregonstate.edu/courses/bee/

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For Additional Information Please Contact

Jennifer Cohen

[e-mail]

541-737-6292

Job Summary

The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 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 Department Head. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of faculty, research assistants, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff and undergraduate students. The mission of Biological & Ecological Engineering is to achieve national and international recognition as a center for excellence for integrated research and education in the pogroms broadly defines as Ecological Engineering, Biological Engineering and Water Resources Engineering, while maintaining strong outreach links to the agricultural and natural resources communities. Our stakeholders will include links to the agricultural and natural resources communities. Our stakeholders will include environmental and ecological consulting firms, ecotechnology providers, entrepreneurial enterprises building new 21st-century biology and ecology based industries, public resource management agencies, and stakeholders in the state with interests in these focus areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses (classes will vary on a term-by-term basis, see list of classes)
• Teach course in class, via zoom or on eCampus 1-5 days a week, depending on the course
• Schedule/Organize Lab courses as appropriate
• Schedule/Organize field trips, as appropriate
• Grade all assignments and homework for course
• Work with Head Advisor to collect required course documentation for accreditation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Evident commitment to inclusive excellence and educational equity.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations.
• For distance education positions, experience with instruction of distance education courses.
• 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/Schedule

Classroom and/or zoom instruction.

Salary Range

Salary commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date

2027-06-15

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.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].