Instructor Pool - 2026-2027: Counseling

OSU Oregon State University • Bend, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master in Counseling Program at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full- or part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs. 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 graduate courses in the following areas: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. If hired into the appointment, the anticipated start date(s) are: September 16; December 16; March 16. The primary mission of the Master in Counseling Program is to provide 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields (or a related field) is a requirement: Counseling (CMHC, SC, MCFC), Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensed and/or certified as a professional counselor, (e.g., LPC, LSC, ACS, NCC) or a related profession (LCSW, LMFT, TSPC, NCT).
• Demonstrated ability to integrate principles of inclusive excellence into counseling instruction and student mentorship, particularly in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling contexts.

Responsibilities

• Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in one or more of these disciplines: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School).
• Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record-keeping, and minor administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level