Instructor Pool – 2026/2027: English, Writing, Film, and Applied Journalism

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for dependents

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructor positions for the 2026-27 academic year. Roles include teaching in Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to Literature and ESL, on campus and via Ecampus.

Mentions of equity, diversity, and service are highlighted, with start and end dates provided. The positions are reviewed as needed, with possible renewal; preferred qualifications include a PhD and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: teach undergraduate courses in Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to Literature, and ESL.
• Service: participate in committees and professional trainings as needed.
• Instructors may teach on campus or via Ecampus across terms.

Skills

Teaching experience

Commitment to educational equity

Education

Masters degree in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or closely related field

PhD in English or closely related field (preferred)

Job description

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film 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 2026-27 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 Director. 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 on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas:

• Composition
• Technical and Professional Writing
• Business Writing
• Creative Writing
• Intro to Literature
• Applied Journalism
• English-oriented ESL

As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone.

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest, most environmentally responsible small cities in the nation. We are located in Corvallis, situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast in the heart of Western Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state’s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation’s top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction: Will administer and teach undergraduate courses in the following areas:

• Composition
• Technical and Professional Writing
• Business Writing
• Creative Writing
• Intro to Literature
• English-oriented ESL

Instructors may be needed to teach courses during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer terms.

Service: Full-time instructors serve on committees and attend or contribute to professional trainings as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or closely related field
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Evident commitment to educational equity

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in English or a closely related field
• Substantial experience teaching in multiple writing subjects
• Experience developing curriculum for in-person and for Ecampus delivery

Salary and Schedule

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-16

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15

Location

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-architectural 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.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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.

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].

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, 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]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

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.

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