Department Physics (SPH) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 Physics Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary
The Department of Physics 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. Appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on a term or annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.
Instructors may be needed to teach courses in the following areas: General Physics, General Physics with Calculus, and Astronomy.
The primary mission of the Department of Physics is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, and to conduct basic and applied research. The department offers Bachelors, Doctoral and Master degrees in Physics. A Physics Education degree is offered through the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program. There are research programs in optics, condensed matter, subatomic physics, astrophysics and computational physics, as well as a growing program in Physics Education. The department has 16 faculty members, approximately 150 majors, and 40 graduate students.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
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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:
Will administer and teach the following undergraduate courses: General Physics, General Physics with Calculus, and Astronomy, or other courses as assigned by the Department Head.
Instruction includes (if applicable) in-class activities, laboratory activities and supervision, class administration, regular office hours, participation in departmental conversations and decision-making concerning lower division instruction, and participation in program-level assessment of student learning, in keeping with the highest professional standards. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule 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 Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/124787
Posting Number P09112UF Number of Vacancies Varies Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026 Posting Date 05/16/2025 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, as needed.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Letters of Reference will be requested from finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact:
Kelly Carter
kelly.carter@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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