Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Botany & Plant Pathology

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

Oregon State University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications to a pool for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Appointments may be full-time or part-time and will teach on a term-by-term basis. Applications are reviewed as needed, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Some appointments may be considered for renewal or transition to an instructional position annually, at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Instructors may teach undergraduate courses associated with the Botany, Biology, and/or Biological Data Sciences programs, and may advise and mentor students as needed. Some travel may be required in University vehicles for class field trips or to collect samples for research plots. The department’s mission includes undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension. The anticipated appointment dates are November 3, 2026, through June 15, 2027. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Botany, Biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.
• If driving a University or personal vehicle on behalf of the University is required: successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence, be determined position-qualified, and self-report convictions as required by University policy.

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree in Botany, Biology, or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Record of or commitment to working with underrepresented or underserved students or other audiences.
• Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses associated with the Botany, Biology, and/or Biological Data Sciences programs as needed.
• Participate in advising and mentoring students as needed.
• Travel using University vehicles for class field trips or research-plot sample collection, if required.

What This Job Offers

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