Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Psychological Science

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

The College of Liberal Arts, School of Psychological Science invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions on a term-by-term basis for the 2026–2027 academic year. Appointments may be full- or part-time. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the Director’s discretion. Instructors may teach at the Corvallis campus and/or online through Ecampus, and opportunities may develop for summer teaching. The School of Psychological Science provides psychological expertise to the university and the state of Oregon through research and training undergraduate and graduate students in psychology. The school has more than 800 undergraduate majors and offers BA and BS degrees, a minor, and a PhD degree. Faculty specializations include Psychobiology, Cognitive Psychology, Health Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Engineering Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. Responsibilities include instruction, holding regular office hours, promptly responding to students and colleagues via university email, preparing and revising courses, and grading. Faculty may elect to teach 11 courses per year at 99% teaching and 1% service, negotiated at the time of hire. The anticipated appointment dates are December 16, 2026, through June 15, 2027. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level.
Ability to effectively use technology in teaching, including learning management systems and online teaching tools.
Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace, and ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.