Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Chemistry

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Instructors may teach on-campus or via Ecampus, covering analytical, biological, bio-organic, general, environmental, materials, nuclear, organic, and physical chemistry. Appointments may be renewed or transitioned to instructional roles at the department’s discretion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline appropriate to teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college and/or university level.
• An evident commitment to educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Administer and teach up to 4 on campus or ecampus (training prior to teaching will be provided and is required) undergraduate courses
• Hold regular Office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding the curriculum
• Provide supervision/lead work for up to 5 Graduate or Undergraduate student employees
• Following college practices on early warnings, student feedbacks, and grading policies

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational equity commitment

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.

Department

College of Science.

For Additional Information Please Contact

Paula Christie

[e-mail]

541-737-1681

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry 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 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 Chair.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Instructors may be needed to teach courses, either on-campus or Ecampus, in the following areas: analytical, biological, bio-organic, general, environmental, materials, nuclear, Organic, and physical chemistry.

The OSU Department of Chemistry plays a central role in the University's educational, research, and outreach missions, delivering nearly 100,000 student credit hours of instruction annually while maintaining a vibrant graduate program with approximately 100 PhD students. The Department conducts cutting-edge research and scholarly activities focused on all areas of chemistry important to biology, materials, and the environment, including analytical, biological, bio-organic, environmental, materials, nuclear, and physical chemistry. This dynamic setting is ideally suited for nurturing and supporting instructional faculty in their efforts to support the Department’s educational mission, which impacts over 10,000 students each year.

The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, and statistical sciences to the life sciences, grounded in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Administer and teach up to 4 on campus or ecampus (training prior to teaching will be provided and is required) undergraduate courses
• Hold regular Office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding the curriculum
• Provide supervision/lead work for up to 5 Graduate or Undergraduate student employees
• Following college practices on early warnings, student feedbacks, and grading policies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college and/or university level.
• An evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, 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. 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].