Job description

Department: College of Education (KED)

Position Title: Instructor

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Various Locations

Benefits Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible

Job Summary

The College of Education invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

We seek a colleague with expertise in developing and teaching curricula that address institutionalized systems of power, privilege, and inequity in the US. This position in the College of Education will primarily teach courses offered in OSU’s Core Education categories including both foundational and advanced courses in the Difference, Power, and Oppression category.

Within their home department of Educational Practice and Research, the incumbent will provide expertise in undergraduate and graduate teaching, especially in areas of equity and social justice. The Instructor will hold an academic appointment of 90% teaching and 10% service in the Department of Educational Practice and Research (DEPR) in the College of Education. The Instructor engages in the professional community of K-12 education, delivers high quality courses, and supports development of courses that model the use of current research in K-12 education and the learning sciences, with particular attention to issues of equity, social justice, and inclusive teaching practices. OSU’s College of Education teacher education programs are designed to prepare excellent elementary and secondary school teachers who are ready to meet the needs and build on the assets of linguistically and culturally diverse students. The incumbent will collaborate with K-12 and university faculty in implementing a standards and outcome-based education program.

The Instructor is responsible for teaching, professional intellectual engagement, and service through developing curriculum and teaching courses and providing intellectual leadership in the Department of Educational Practice and Research in the College of Education. Education and Teaching programs are offered both in-person at the beautiful Corvallis campus as well as through our top 10 online platform, Ecampus. Instructional faculty are expected to teach both in-person and online courses, as well as both upper-division and lower-division courses.

This position, along with all positions within the College of Education, is directly responsible to advance and develop our inclusive community of scholars, educators, and change agents. We are deeply engaged with equity and anti-racism work in our research, teaching, and service. The College is fully committed to serving the needs of our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our communities. For more information about the College of Education, please visit http://education.oregonstate.edu.

The College of Education respects and celebrates the many life commitments of our employees. Learn more about OSU’s resources for work life, families, and partners at hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life.

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.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!

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

90% Professional engagement, instruction, and curriculum development:

• Instructs courses in various delivery formats and classroom sizes for the department, including in-person, online, and hybrid
• Integrates anti-racist, intersectional, and justice-oriented pedagogical approaches into course design and instruction
• Stays current with scholarship on systemic oppression, critical race theory, and related frameworks to ensure course content reflects evolving academic discourse
• Aligns pedagogy with principles and practices identified in the OSU Quality Teaching Framework and be evaluated in part based on the ability to accomplish equitable learning outcomes.
• Uses the learning management system to deliver content and assessment of learning
• Manages content, forums, and assignments
• Communicates with students about content programming
• Provides timely feedback on assignments
• Collects feedback from students on course format, facilitation, and content
• Participates in advising and mentoring students
• Collaborates with co-instructors as needed.
• Provides program support for students as they complete summative portfolios
• Supports regular evaluation and updates of program curriculum along with other faculty

Course Development

• Develops and delivers curriculum that engages students in critical reflection on systemic oppression, discrimination, and inequitable distributions of power and resources
• Designs learning experiences that connect theoretical frameworks to real-world applications in areas of working with children, schools, and/or communities
• Develops curriculum for courses designed to engage and challenge students
• Modifies existing curriculum for course/program and develops new courses as needed
• Ensures learning management site and syllabus meet College of Education and university requirements
• Works in collaboration with other faculty members to ensure consistent course content and facilitation within the program
• Attends trainings and develops technological expertise as expected in courses delivered through OSU
• Stays current in field through professional development to ensure that courses reflect latest professional knowledge and approaches

10% Service:

• Participates on department, college, and university service committees
• Supports outreach and relationship building with schools, school districts and other education stakeholders to ensure curriculum and program expectations are aligned
• Provides intellectual leadership and curriculum guidance

What You Will Need

• MA or MS degree in Education or closely-related field
• Teaching and/or background in OSU Core Education categories, especially the Difference, Power, and Oppression category
• Evidence of effective and inclusive pedagogy in diverse classroom settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical frameworks related to systemic oppression, racism, discrimination, and inequitable distributions of power and resources
• Demonstrated ability to teach diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, and foster inclusive and equitable learning environments
• Familiarity with intersectional and anti-racist approaches to education and teaching
• Understanding of how systems of oppression manifest across social, economic, and political institutions in the United States and globally
• Evidence of successfully integrating social justice principles in teaching practices at the postsecondary level, including evidence of meeting needs of learners from underrepresented backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience applying technology to instruction
• Experience working independently, collaboratively, and coordinating team tasks
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce practice-oriented scholarship as demonstrated through publications and/or presentations

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Coursework or graduate training with an explicit focus on critical race theory, intersectionality, or social justice frameworks
• Two or more years of college or university teaching experience in courses directly addressing difference, power, oppression, or related topics
• Experience teaching both lower and upper division courses, including teacher-preparation-specific courses integrating equity and justice content
• Teaching and/or scholarly background in one of our other areas in our department, such as ESOL, Dual Language (Spanish/English), Literacy/Reading Intervention, Special Education, or UDL/inclusive practices.
• Current or previous teaching license in elementary or secondary education
• Three to five years’ teaching experience in elementary or secondary education in U.S. public schools
• Teaching experience including both in-person and online teaching
• Background in teaching in various modalities and with different course sizes ranging from small to large formats
• Demonstrated ongoing participation in professional development
• Online course design and development experience

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Typical office and classroom environment.
• Local travel may be required if supervision of student teachers is part of workload.
• Regular attendance at faculty and College meetings is required.
• The College of Education respects and celebrates the many life commitments of our employees. Learn more about OSU’s resources for work life, families, and partners at hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life.

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/178880

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/16/2026

Full Consideration Date: 05/01/2026

Closing Date: 05/15/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

How to apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 01, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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) 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:
Sara Schley
[email protected]

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 [email protected].