Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Social Work

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Corvallis, OR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The College of Education at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, part-time Instructor positions teaching 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, including fully online courses in undergraduate programs, and advances the mission of the College of Education in the Social Work Major.

Courses are expected to promote experiential learning and support student success across diverse backgrounds. Instructional practices should align with the OSU Quality Teaching Framework and be evaluated on the ability to achieve equitable learning outcomes. Instructors participate in training and meetings related to teaching with Canvas and other appropriate technologies, and may teach assigned CORE Education courses.

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

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 or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach courses within the Social Work major programs.
• Promote experiential learning and student success for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Align instructional practices with the OSU Quality Teaching Framework and pursue equitable learning outcomes.
• Participate in training and meetings to develop, maintain, and teach with appropriate technologies in OSU’s Canvas learning management system.
• Participate in necessary training and meetings to teach assigned CORE Education courses.

What This Job Offers

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