Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Psychological Science

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reduction benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions in the College of Liberal Arts, School of Psychological Science. Appointments may be term-by-term at the Director's discretion, with possible renewal.

Teaching may occur on the Corvallis campus and online through Ecampus, with summer teaching opportunities. We seek candidates with strong teaching records, ability to use technology in instruction, and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level.
• Ability to use technology in teaching, including learning management systems and online teaching tools.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.

Responsibilities

• Instruction.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Promptly responding to students and colleagues via university email address.
• Preparing and revising courses.
• Grading.

Skills

Effective teaching

Technology in teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Online teaching tools

Job description

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts, School of Psychological Science invites applications for one or more fixed term, non‑tenure‑track full/part‑time Instructor positions 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 Director. Instructors may be needed to teach at the Corvallis campus and/or online through Ecampus. Opportunities may develop for summer teaching. As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Psychological Science provides psychological expertise to the university and to the state of Oregon. We do this by engaging in cutting‑edge research and by training undergraduate and graduate students in the science of psychology. With more than 800 majors, Psychology is one of the largest undergraduate majors at OSU. The School offers BA and BS degrees, a minor, and a PhD degree. The faculty includes tenure‑track members and instructors with areas of specialization that include Psychobiology, Cognitive Psychology, Health Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Engineering Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. 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
• Holding regular office hours
• Promptly responding to students and colleagues via university email address
• Preparing and revising courses
• Grading

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level.
• Ability to effectively use technology in teaching, including learning management systems and online teaching tools.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Typical office conditions. Faculty may elect to teach 11 courses per year at 99% teaching and 1% service, which is negotiated at the time of hire.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start / End Date

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-16
Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15

Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

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

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.

Background Check and Pre‑employment

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.

Locations

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‑art 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 and 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, 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.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Additional Company Information

Factor: Top 1.4% university in the world. More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined. 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties. 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone. 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates. 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color. 217k+ alumni worldwide. For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Employment Policies and Legal Compliance

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. 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. 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 Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: