Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Social Work

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

The College of Education invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-to-term basis during the 2026–2027 academic year. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal at the Dean’s discretion. The position develops and/or delivers courses for the College of Education’s Social Work programs, with courses in undergraduate programs taught fully online. The position advances the mission of the College of Education in the Social Work Major.

This position is fully remote and may be performed from anywhere within the United States. Employees should have reliable internet access and maintain regular working hours aligned with the team. Classes meet online; virtual attendance at quarterly faculty meetings and virtual meetings with a supervisor may be required. Office space may be provided in Furman Hall on OSU’s Corvallis campus. The anticipated appointment dates are October 12, 2026, through June 15, 2027. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Documented experience teaching, training, facilitating learning, or developing curriculum in the course content area.
• Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.
• Reliable internet access and ability to maintain regular working hours aligned with the team.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Social Work or a closely related field for any course level.
• Two years of documented social work practice post-degree.
• Experience developing and/or teaching courses using online and virtual technologies and formats.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach, and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Social Work major programs.
• Promote experiential learning and student success across diverse backgrounds through course instruction.
• Align andragogical practices with principles and practices identified in the OSU Quality Teaching Framework and achieve equitable learning outcomes.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU’s learning management system, Canvas.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to teach in any CORE Education course where instruction is assigned.
• Attend virtual quarterly faculty meetings and virtual meetings with the supervisor, as required.

What This Job Offers

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