Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Teaching & Education

OSU Oregon State University • Bend, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Education area. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or terminal degree.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, service to students.

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.

What This Job Offers

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