Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Nuclear Science and Engineering

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for part-time, 9-month, fixed-term Instructor positions to teach nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or engineering science for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering seeks temporary instructors to teach courses in the areas of nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry or engineering science.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses by using appropriate and various teaching strategies.
• Communicates effectively, meets classes as scheduled, and submits grading in a timely manner.
• Complete ABET accreditation course assessment.
• Participates in departmental and college governance as well as any professional activities.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field

PhD in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field

Job description

Department:

College of Engineering

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026–2027 Academic Year, as opportunities become available.

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. A Cover Letter of Interest; indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position and how you meet each of the required qualifications and any preferred qualifications if applicable.
3. A Statement of Teaching
4. Publications
5. Transcripts

Letters of Reference will be requested for those advanced to the reference stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide contact information for your referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:

Lizz Koch

[e-mail]

541-737-7063

Job Summary:

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering invites applications for part-time (variedFTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor positions 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 Head of School.

The School of Nuclear Science & Engineering within the College of Engineering seeks temporary instructors to teach courses in the following areas: nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry or engineering science. May also include course/curriculum development.

With a mission to provide world-class education that produces industry, academic, and policy leaders in the field of nuclear science, NSE boasts a robust graduate program with over 200 students. The curriculum covers various aspects of nuclear and radiation sciences, engineering, and technology. In addition, the School offers an acclaimed online Radiation Health Physics program, which ranks among the best in the nation. NSE’s tenure/tenure-track faculty members specialize in a wide range of areas, such as nuclear reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, computational methods, radiation detection and measurement, nuclear security and nonproliferation, nuclear materials, health physics, and radiochemistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct courses by using appropriate and various teaching strategies. Acknowledged differences in learning styles.
• Communicates effectively, meets classes as scheduled, and submits grading in a timely manner.
• Complete ABET accreditation course assessment.
• Participates in departmental and college governance as well as any professional activities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field
• Good written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field
• Industrial research experience in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, thermodynamics, thermal fluids, radiochemistry, or engineering science
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• A commitment to fostering environments that value different perspectives and experiences

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Office and classroom

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-30

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].