Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Student Success

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The College of Business at OSU Oregon State University invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure track instructors to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, and mentoring students within the Student Success program, with emphasis on inclusive teaching and supporting academic achievement.

The role expands to strategic planning, collaboration, and contributing to diversity and inclusion efforts while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or closely related field.
• Experience with supporting students in personal, professional and academic pursuits in higher education.
• Commitment to educational equity and advancing diverse perspectives.
• Teaching experience at high school or university level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Office experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to use Outlook.
• Ability to learn OSU systems and processes.
• Prepared to complete a criminal history check as required.
• Experience in retaining first-year students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Student Success courses using inclusive, student-centered instructional practices.
• Develop course materials, curriculum, assessments, and activities for Student Success programs.
• Plan and implement student success initiatives including orientation and experiential learning.
• Provide mentoring and holistic support to students in an inclusive environment.
• Participate in service activities advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student success

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Inclusive language

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or closely related field

Experience in higher education mentoring and advising

Commitment to educational equity and diversity

Demonstrated teaching at high school or university level

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Ability to learn OSU systems and processes

Criminal history check readiness

Experience retaining first-year students

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Department: College of Business

College of Business

Job Summary

The College of Business invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure track, full/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. This position is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, and overseeing academic projects as part of the Student Success curriculum. This position will participate in strategic planning efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the College of Business as it pertains to the Student Success program.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Student Success courses using inclusive, student-centered instructional practices that promote academic success and engagement.
• Develop course materials, curriculum, assessments, and classroom activities while supporting the delivery of Student Success programming.
• Plan and implement student success initiatives, including orientation, welcome week, and experiential learning opportunities that support student success.
• Provide individualized mentoring and holistic support to students while fostering an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
• Participate in service activities that support the College, University, profession, and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Experience with supporting students in their personal, professional and academic pursuits in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at a high school level or accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilizing inclusive language and the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy across diverse cultural boundaries.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High computer proficiency; required qualifications include: strong MS office experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and working knowledge of Outlook and Windows/Mac.
• Ability to maintain professional decorum, as well as know or can demonstrate ability to learn and work within OSU system.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• Experience in utilizing best practices in retaining first year students in a higher education setting.
• An ability and willingness to learn new programs and applications quickly.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities, prioritize appropriately, pay careful attention to details, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.

Working Conditions and Schedule

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a flexible work schedule. Some evenings and weekend work is required. Teaching assignments may include course delivery in any format - site-based in-person, asynchronous online, or hybrid combinations of online, site-based in-person, and/or remote instruction.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Dates

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

Benefits

• 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, flexible work arrangements, 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.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Pre-employment Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Pay Confidentiality

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.

Office Policies

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both.

OSU's Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU's nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA's website: eoa.oregonstate.edu.

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