Instructor: Outdoor Products

OSU Oregon State University • Bend, OR

1d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon State University–Cascades invites applications for a full-time, 9-month fixed-term Instructor position in Outdoor Products, based in Bend, Oregon. The instructor will teach and provide service in the Outdoor Products program, with a focus on product commercialization, go-to-market strategy, and business fundamentals. Teaching will take place both in person at OSU-Cascades and online through Ecampus as the undergraduate degree program expands its online delivery. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Senior Associate Dean.

The interdisciplinary Outdoor Products degree combines product commercialization, lands stewardship, and experiential learning. It prepares students for careers in the outdoor industry through study in areas including design, engineering, natural resources, outdoor recreation, sustainability, and business. The instructor will anchor the business and commercialization portion of the curriculum, connecting product creation with market success. The expanding program offers long-term potential for this growth-based role.

The position includes teaching and student-related activities, scholarly or professional development, and service. Student-related activities may include program coordination, mentoring, internship or experiential education oversight, internship coordination, and program review. Work schedule may vary depending on student needs and participation in campus or program activities. The anticipated appointment runs from September 16, 2027, through June 15, 2028.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, marketing, product management, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in product commercialization, including one or more of sales, merchandising, brand management, channel strategy, or go-to-market planning.
• Demonstrated experience with supply chain management, sourcing, and distribution as they relate to consumer products.
• Understanding of how sustainability and responsible business practices intersect with commercial decisions, including pricing, margin, and material-cost trade-offs.
• Experience with or demonstrated readiness to teach in online and hybrid modalities.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Experience supporting experiential learning opportunities.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success, including evidence of educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check and determination of position qualification, as this is a critical or security-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Significant professional experience in the outdoor, active lifestyle, or sporting goods industry in a commercial or product management role.
• PhD or terminal degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience teaching in a college or university setting, including online or distance education.
• Experience with vendor and manufacturing partnerships, including contracts, costing negotiations, intellectual property, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks for consumer products, including safety testing, certifications, and international standards.
• Experience with digital commerce, including direct-to-consumer channels, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketing strategy.
• Demonstrated skills in market research, consumer insights, competitive analysis, and pricing analytics.
• Demonstrated track record of collaboration with industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability in effective storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses supporting the Outdoor Products program in person at OSU-Cascades and online through Ecampus, emphasizing product commercialization, go-to-market strategy, sales, merchandising, and business fundamentals.
• Develop and teach courses in the OSU-Cascades curriculum.
• Participate in student-related activities, which may include program coordination, mentoring, internship or experiential education oversight, internship coordination, and program review.
• Maintain professional currency through scholarly and/or professional development activities that support teaching, professional engagement, and mastery.
• Participate in service related to OSU-Cascades, the Central Oregon community, appropriate professional societies or community organizations, and committee work outside the Outdoor Products program.

What This Job Offers

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