Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management

Oregon State University

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Department Forest Eng/Resourcs/Mgmt (FOR) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management invites applications for one or more 9-month, fixed-term, full/part-time Instructors 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 Instructor position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.

The department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management comprises a unique group of specialists in forest management, engineering, biometrics, hydrology, forest health, and silviculture working to support decisions for sustainable forests. Our teaching and research emphasize all aspects of active forest management and restoration from regeneration through harvest for multiple land use objectives, including wood production and management for values other than wood.

The mission of the Department is to develop, communicate, and teach the science and engineering necessary for sustainable management of forest, land, and water resources to achieve economic, environmental, and social objectives. It accomplishes this through an interconnected program of 1) undergraduate and graduate educations; 2) scholarly research; and 3) extended education.

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:

  • Top 1.4% university in the world
  • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
  • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
  • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
  • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
  • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
  • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
  • 217k+ alumni worldwide
  • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

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:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% – Instruction:

  • Develop and/or teach courses in undergraduate and graduate areas in the department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management.
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and presenting teaching materials; creating and grading assignments, quizzes, and exams; assessing grades; and holding office hours, as necessary.
  • Teaching assignment will be either on-campus or through E-campus.

What You Will Need

  • Master’s degree or higher in Forestry or closely related discipline.
  • Prior teaching experience.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • Evidence of teaching excellence, such as a student, peer or mentor evaluation.
  • Experience with instruction of distance education courses.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position requires teaching in the classroom, and may require conducting field trips.

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/143135

Posting Number P09277UF Number of Vacancies Varies Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026 Posting Date 07/16/2025 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 opportunities become available.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

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:

Chelsey Durling

chelsey.durling@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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