Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Sociology

Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Sociology Program within the School of Public Policy 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 2025-2026 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. Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Instructors may be needed to teach on-campus or Ecampus undergraduate courses in the following areas: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Science and Technology, Theory, Research Methods, Environment, Aging, Race, Ethnicity and Globalization. This position will be appointed in the Sociology Program that is part of the School of Public Policy (SPP). The School is comprised of the Political Science, Sociology, and Economics programs, and is rapidly growing, both in faculty, mission, and regional prominence. In addition to providing separate and distinct undergraduate majors, the programs have collaborated in delivering a successful Master of Public Policy Program and PhD in Public Policy to graduate students interested in our concentration areas of environmental policy, energy policy, international policy, science and technology policy, social policy, rural policy, and crime, law and policy. Faculty and graduate students also collaborate with colleagues in such colleges as Agricultural Sciences, Education, Forestry, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, and Science. The SPP is uniquely positioned to integrate groundbreaking research into emerging policies, practices and understandings of the world that will impact and influence local, regional, national, and international policy decisions.

Requirements

• M.A. in Sociology or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in one or more of these aforementioned topical areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 100% Instruction

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 illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree