Oregon State University-posted 17 days ago
Full-time
Onsite • Corvallis, OR
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

The Social Sciences Program at 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 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 Dean of Academic Affairs. Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus undergraduate courses in the following area(s): Communications. If hired into a term-appointment, the anticipated start dates are September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025, or March 16, 2026. The primary mission of the Social Sciences Program at OSU-Cascades is to provide undergraduate level education in support of a variety of majors. 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.

  • Administer and teach course(s) term-by-term in Communication.
  • Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Advise students, be available for office hours, complete record-keeping and minor administrative tasks.
  • Master's degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field) is a requirement: Communications.
  • PhD or terminal degree in one of the fields listed (or a related field)
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and equity, service to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.
  • 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, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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