Instructor Pool Spring and Fall 2026: Education & Teaching

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is inviting applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions in the College of Education for Spring and Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will develop and deliver courses for Education and Teaching majors and ESOL/Dual Language programs, using various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).

Required qualifications include a master’s or doctorate degree in Education and experience in teaching, with a preference for online teaching and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Doctorate degree required for 600 level courses.
• 5 years of documented teaching experience in K-12 public schools for licensure programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Education and Teaching major.
• Participate in training and meetings to maintain teaching technologies.
• Promote experiential learning for students from varied backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Experience with diverse learners

Technology in Education

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Doctorate degree in Education

Job description

Instructor Pool Spring and Fall 2026: Education & Teaching

The College of Education 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 Spring and Fall terms in the 2026 academic year. Applications will be reviewed as positions become available.

Job Summary

The position is to develop and deliver courses for the College of Education’s Education and Teaching majors and ESOL / Dual Language programs. Courses may be face‑to‑face, hybrid, or fully online and include multiple subject areas in undergraduate or graduate programs and graduate certificates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Education and Teaching major and minor and graduate certificate programs.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU’s learning management system (Canvas).
• Courses are expected to promote experiential learning and success of students from varied backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Education or a closely related field for 100–500 level courses.
• Earned doctorate degree in Education or a closely related field for 600 level courses.
• Documented experience teaching, training, or facilitating learning or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• For teaching in teacher licensure programs, at least 5 years of documented teaching experience in K‑12 public schools.
• If teaching in the EDU MS, education background, teaching license and teaching experience should be in mathematics and/or science at the secondary level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Education or a closely related field for any course level.
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using blended technologies and formats (e.g., hybrid, online).
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching online and working with master’s students.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

License and Availability

License to teach in the content areas or licensable in the content area. The instructor must be available to teach in Corvallis, Portland, and/or E‑Campus as required.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching

EEO 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.

Contact

Karen Thompson, [e-mail]