Instructor Pool -Fall 2026: Forest Ecosystems and Society

Oregon State University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking Instructors for the Forest Ecosystems and Society department for the 2025-2026 academic year. Instructors will be responsible for teaching various undergraduate and graduate courses. The role requires a Master's degree in Forestry or a related field and prior teaching experience at the college level.

The position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse learners both on-campus and through e-campus options. The salary is based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher is required.
• Experience in college-level teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present teaching materials.
• Assess grades and hold office hours.
• Teach courses in person or online.

Skills

Teaching experience at the college or university level

Designing and assessing courses

Inclusive teaching principles

Distance education instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field

Job description

Position Information

Department: Forest Ecosystems & Society (FOR)

Position Title: Instructor (Instructor Pool - Fall 2026: Forest Ecosystems and Society)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Benefits Eligible: Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Job Summary

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach on a term by term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructor position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society is an academic unit that reports to the College of Forestry. The Department is composed of approximately 120 staff and includes faculty, research assistants, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff, and undergraduate students.

The mission of the Department is to bring together biological and social scientists and philosophers to understand ecological systems, social systems, and the interactions between them. It accomplishes this through an interconnected program of 1) undergraduate and graduate educations; 2) scholarly research; and 3) extended education.

Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the Natural Resource (NR) or Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) undergraduate curriculum or graduate courses in the Masters of Natural Resources Program (MNR) and Sustainable Natural Resources (SNR) Programs or Forest and Climate Change (FCC) Certificate Program. These courses may be on campus courses or via e-campus.

Our Extended Education Program (E-Campus) has approximately 53 courses, with approximately 700 students each year.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% – Instruction: preparing and presenting teaching materials; creating and grading assignments, quizzes, and exams; assessing grades; and holding office hours, as necessary.
• Teaching assignment will be either on campus or through e-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree (M.A./M.S) or higher in Forestry, Natural Resources, environmental or related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as a student, peer or mentor evaluation.
• Experience with instruction of distance education courses.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Will be responsible for teaching in the classroom and may conduct field trips.

Compensation

Pay Method: Salary

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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