Department School of Public Policy (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Political Science (Ecampus) Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary
The Political Science Department in the School of Public Policy 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 Director.
Instructors for this position will only be considered for Ecampus courses in the following areas: undergraduate and graduate courses American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methods.
This position will be appointed in the Political Science Program that is part of the School of Public Policy (SPP). The School is comprised of the Political Science, Sociology, and Economics programs, and is rapidly growing, both in faculty, mission, and regional prominence. In addition to providing separate and distinct undergraduate majors, the programs have collaborated in delivering a successful Master of Public Policy Program (http://oregonstate.edu/cla/mpp/home) and PhD in Public Policy to graduate students interested in our concentration areas of environmental policy, energy policy, international policy, science and technology policy, social policy, rural policy, and crime, law and policy. Faculty and graduate students also collaborate with colleagues in such colleges as Agricultural Sciences, Education, Forestry, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, and Science. The SPP is uniquely positioned to integrate groundbreaking research into emerging policies, practices and understandings of the world that will impact and influence local, regional, national, and international policy decisions.
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Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
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Key Responsibilities
100% Instruction
Administer and teach undergraduate or graduate courses in any of the following areas: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methods.
Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This role has the ability to work either fully remotely or as a hybrid position, in accordance with the Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement eligibility requirements.
Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $46,000- $49,000 Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/152487
Posting Number P09071UF Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026 Posting Date 05/05/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
LeAnn K. Headrick
LeAnn.Headrick@oregonstate.edu
541-737-6270
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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