Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Health Management & Policy

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Nutrition and Public Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure track Instructor positions to teach Health Management & Policy courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.

These term-by-term appointments may be renewed or transition to instructional positions at the discretion of the School Head; salary is competitive and will be negotiated. OSU offers online degrees via Ecampus and aims to serve diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management & Policy or closely related discipline appropriate to teaching/instructional tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Management & Policy.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and questions regarding curriculum.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Skills

Effective communication

Pedagogical techniques

Education

Master's degree in Public Health/Health Management & Policy

PhD in Public Health (preferred)

Job description

Department: School of Nutrition and Public Health

Job Summary:

The School of Nutrition and Public Health in the College of Health invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach courses 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 School Head. Salary is competitive and will be negotiated with the School Head. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. Through nationally recognized online degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials offered via OSU Ecampus, we expand access to high-quality education and serve diverse learners wherever they live and work. The School of Nutrition and Public Health at Oregon State University advances knowledge and prepares future professionals through excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where faculty and students work together to address complex health issues, promote equity, and develop solutions that make a meaningful impact in Oregon, across the nation, and around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Management & Policy.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management & Policy or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Public Health or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Instructor position to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Salary Range: Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-12 Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15

Equal Opportunity Employer and EEO 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.

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].

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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