Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Biological & Ecological Engineering

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments may be renewed or transitioned to an instructional position at the department head's discretion.

Courses will vary term-by-term, with potential in-class, Zoom, or eCampus delivery. Ideal candidates hold MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, with college/university teaching experience and a commitment

Qualifications

• MA/MS or higher in Ecological, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and educational equity.
• Ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive excellence awareness

Education

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

Job description

Department: Biological & Ecological Engineering

Salary: 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 upon 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.

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 Dates

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15

Background Checks

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. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

About Oregon State University

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Facts

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Total Rewards Package

• 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 care 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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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