Department Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026 (Instructor/Senior Instructor I) Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) invites applications for one or more full/part-time Instructor/Senior Instructor I positions (based on qualifications) to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. These appointments are fixed-term, non-tenure track, with the possibility of renewal at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs.
Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The primary purpose of these positions is to instruct on a term-by-term basis. Instructors may be needed to teach courses, either on-campus or Ecampus, in the following areas: Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Climate Science, Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Sciences, Marine Resource Management, and Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
Applications may be considered throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It conducts leading-edge research in the Earth, ocean, atmospheric, climate change, geography, and geospatial sciences, and houses world-class facilities including the new R/V Taani, a CEOAS-designed, built and operated regional class research vessel, The College offers M.S. and Ph.D. options in Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, and Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; a M.S. in Marine Resource Management; undergraduate degrees in Geography and Geospatial Science, Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Geology and Oceanography; undergraduate and graduate certificates in Geographic Information Science; and graduate certificates in Marine Resources Management and Water Conflict Management and Transformation. CEOAS hosts the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystems Studies the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, and is a major collaborative center for the $350M NSF-funded Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). Recent new projects include the COLDEX Science Technology Center for oldest ice exploration and understanding past climate and the Cascadia CoPes Hub for informing and enabling hazard assessment, mitigation and adaptation in the coastal Pacific Northwest. CEOAS has more than 110 faculty, 179 graduate students, and 860 undergraduate students. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the Administration and other federal and state agencies and industry interest. For more information please see:
http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/academics/.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan, http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan, articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is likewise committed to success of all learners. For more information regarding OSU please visit: http://main.oregonstate.edu/about.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
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.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
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Key Responsibilities
100% Instruction:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Climate Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Sciences, Marine Resource Management, Oceanography, and Atmospheric Sciences. Courses may be taught on-campus or via online Distance Education during the academic year as well as summer sessional classes.
Demonstrate command of the subject matter taught and undertake course and curriculum development and pedagogical development. Prepare and present class materials and assignments, grade assignments, and post student grades. Maintain office hours for courses. Maintain and update course content to meet programmatic needs and improve student success. Collaborate with other program faculty and OSU Ecampus on curriculum content and development. Dependent on course size, may supervise teaching assistants. Contribute to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts; enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. Interact professionally, effectively, and in a timely fashion with students and University staff.
What You Will Need
Minimum Qualifications, Instructor Rank:
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS) in discipline central to Earth or Environmental Sciences such as Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Oceanography of fields relevant to the course being taught.
Evidence of or commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and student success.
Minimum Qualifications, Senior Instructor I Rank:
PhD in Geology, Geography, Geospatial Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental sciences, or a closely-related field.
Four years (full time equivalent) of professional experience teaching at the college or university level.
Sustained record of exceptional teaching at the college or university level as evidenced by student evaluations of teaching.
What We Would Like You to Have
Preferred Qualifications (all ranks)
Demonstrated ability to teach across modalities, including online courses, and proficiency with online teaching platforms such as Canvas.
Additional Preferred Qualifications (Instructor rank):
Vision for incorporating high impact pedagogical practices into course design and teaching, including but not limited to experiential learning, community-engaged teaching, inquiry-based learning, and career integration.
Additional Preferred Qualifications (Senior Instructor I rank):
Demonstrated experience incorporating high impact pedagogical practices course design and teaching, including but not limited to experiential learning, community-engaged teaching, inquiry-based learning, and career integration.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is located onsite in Corvallis, OR. The incumbent may work remotely as agreed upon with the supervisor, but is expected to be available for on-campus (face to face) teaching assignments and is required to hold on-campus office hours when teaching on-campus classes.
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/101151
Posting Number P08925UF Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/16/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 04/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the academic year.
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.
3) A Statement of Teaching
4) Answer the following and upload as Other Document 1: How has your background and experience prepared you to support the success of student learners from a wide variety of backgrounds?
5) Upload the the following as Other Document 2: Learning Evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence.
Letters of Reference will be requested (finalists only). When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 4 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: Kaplan Yalcin at Kaplan.Yalcin@oregonstate.edu
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