Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Environmental Sciences

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon is accepting applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track part-time Instructors to teach Environmental Sciences graduate courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments may be renewed or transitioned to an instructional position at the Dean's discretion.

Instructors may teach on Corvallis campus or via Ecampus, with scheduling varying by course availability and classroom modality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with teaching experience at college/university level.
• Evidence of commitment to educational equity.
• Ability to teach graduate Environmental Sciences courses.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach graduate courses in Environmental Sciences.

Skills

Teaching

Course administration

Education

Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks

PhD in a discipline appropriate to the field of teaching

Job description

Department

Office of Graduate Education

Job Summary

The Office of Graduate Education at OSU in Corvallis, Oregon, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track 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 Dean of Academic Affairs. 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 Corvallis campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas: graduate courses in Environmental Sciences (ENSC). The primary mission of the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program is to provide graduate education in Environmental Sciences. The curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline.

Key Responsibility

• Administer and teach graduate courses in Environmental Sciences.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching or assistant experience at the college/university level.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in a discipline appropriate to the field of teaching.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Will be working in a classroom (physical or virtual) teaching Environmental Sciences graduate courses. Schedule will vary based upon course schedules and classroom availability.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date

2027-06-15

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Background Checks

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].