Instructor Pool - 2026-2027: Counseling

OSU Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction benefits for OSU

Job summary

OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructor positions to teach term-by-term for the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments may be renewed annually at the Dean’s discretion.

Start dates include 2026-09-16, 2026-12-16, or 2027-03-16, with the position located in Bend. The Master in Counseling Program aims to provide graduate education across counseling disciplines, fostering critical thinking and advancing student knowledge through diverse courses

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling (CMHC, SC, MCFC) or related field.
• Licensed/certified professional counselor or related license.
• Ability to foster inclusive excellence in counseling instruction.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School).
• Complete course assessment processes and improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advise students, hold office hours, maintain records and perform minor admin tasks.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling (CMHC, SC, MCFC) or related field (or related field such as Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy)

Licensed and/or certified as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LSC, ACS, NCC) or related profession (LCSW, LMFT, TSPC, NCT)

Ability to integrate inclusive excellence into instruction and mentorship (Clinical Mental Health & School Counseling contexts)

Job description

Job Summary

The Master in Counseling Program at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full- or part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus graduate courses in the following areas: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. If hired into the appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are: September 16; December 16; March 16. The primary mission of the Master in Counseling Program is to provide graduate level education and the curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance student's knowledge and skills through the teaching of various discipline/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in one or more of these disciplines: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School).


• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.


• Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record-keeping, and minor administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Master’s degree in one of the following fields (or a related field) is a requirement: Counseling (CMHC, SC, MCFC), Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.


• Licensed and/or certified as a professional counselor, (e.g., LPC, LSC, ACS, NCC) or a related profession (LCSW, LMFT, TSPC, NCT).


• Demonstrated ability to integrate principles of inclusive excellence into counseling instruction and student mentorship, particularly in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling contexts.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Working schedule may vary depending upon curricular and student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date

2027-06-15

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.

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

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.

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