Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Counselor Education

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Oregon State University’s College of Education seeks part-time instructors to develop and deliver Counseling courses for undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses may be hybrid or online and are taught on a term-to-term basis, with the potential for renewal at the Dean's discretion.

Responsibilities include teaching, using Canvas, and promoting inclusive, diverse learning. Start date in 2026, with end date in 2027; applications reviewed as needed.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Earned Doctorate degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Counseling major programs.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU's learning management system (Canvas).
• Courses are expected to promote experimental learning and success of students from varied backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Online/Hybrid instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

Doctorate in Counseling or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Department: College of Education

Fixed-term, non-tenure-track part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-to-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal at the discretion of the Dean. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

The purpose of this position is to develop and/or deliver courses for the College of Education's Counseling programs. Courses may be hybrid or fully online in undergraduate or graduate programs. This position is directly responsible to advance the missions of the College of Education in the Counseling Major.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Counseling major programs.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU's learning management system (Canvas).
• Courses are expected to promote experimental learning and success of students from varied backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Earned Doctorate degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field for any course level.
• Demonstrable practical or clinical experience in the counseling field.
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using blended technologies and formats (e.g. hybrid, online).
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Shared office space is provided in Furman Hall at OSU's Corvallis campus. Local travel for class meetings is required. Classes meet online and/or in-person weekly in Wilsonville or Portland, Oregon. Attendance at quarterly faculty meetings may be required. Virtual meetings with supervisor are required.

Salary

Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Dates

• Start Date: 2026-10-07
• 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.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statements

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.

OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone].

Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU's Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU's nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA's website: eoa.oregonstate.edu.

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. OSU'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. Nested 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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Other Roles / Finance

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Other Titles

Treasurer Chief Budget Officer, Senior VP of Finance & Administration and CFO, AVP for Facilities & Infrastructure.