Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Nuclear Science and Engineering

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 64.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

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

The appointments may be reviewed for renewal. Instructors contribute to ABET course assessment and may help with course development. OSU also offers an acclaimed online Radiation Health Physics program.

Formación

• Masters degree in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Preferred PhD in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry, or closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Good written and oral communication

Educación

Masters in nuclear engineering, radiation health physics, radiochemistry or related field

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

Descripción del empleo

Department: College of Engineering

Job Summary

The School of Nuclear Science & Engineering invites applications for part-time (varied FTE), 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. Acknowledge 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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] .

Contact

For additional information please contact: Lizz Koch [e-mail] 541-737-7063