Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Teaching & Education

OSU Oregon State University; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some appointments may be renewed or transitioned to instructional roles at the discretion of the Senior Associate Dean.

Start dates: December 16 or March 16, with on-campus or hybrid delivery in Education. Applicants should attach a CV and a cover letter detailing qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in Education disciplines.
• Complete course assessment processes and improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advise and mentor students; be available for office hours and record-keeping.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Education

Master’s degree in Education

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

Department

OSU Cascades Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be considered throughout the 2026–2027 Academic Year, as opportunities become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) Curriculum Vitae; and 2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. For additional information please contact: Johana Hernandez [e-mail]

Job Summary

OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time 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 Senior Associate Dean. Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus or hybrid undergraduate and graduate courses in the following area(s): Education. If hired into a term appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are December 16, or March 16. The primary mission of the Education Program is to provide undergraduate and graduate level education and the curriculum encompasses most standard fields of the discipline. This position is designed to foster critical thinking, advance student's knowledge and skills through the teaching of various discipline/courses. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual foundation for students concerning the discipline. The courses serve students in degree programs.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and teach course(s) Term-by-Term in one or more of these disciplines; Education (Elementary and Secondary), English as a Second Language, Language Arts and Reading Education, Science and Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness. Participate in advising and mentoring students. Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record-keeping and minor administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field) is a requirement: Education (Elementary and Secondary), English as a Second Language, Language Arts and Reading Education, Science and Mathematics Education, Social Studies. Preferred Qualifications PhD or terminal degree. Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, service to students.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Working Conditions/Schedule: Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, training and experience. Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-16. Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-15.

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].

Institution Overview

OSU-Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon is a branch campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, the university currently enrolls more than 1,100 students in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The campus expanded to a four-year university in 2015, and opened its new campus in 2016. OSU-Cascades is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment.

Facts

FACTS: 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

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

Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: 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.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policies

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 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. Know Your Rights Oregon Family Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: