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Department General Agriculture AED
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025-2026 and Fall Term 2026 Ag Education and Ag Sciences
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent
Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option
Job Summary The Department of General Agriculture 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 and fall term 2026. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head. Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year and fall term 2026 as opportunities become available. The department expects instructors to foster critical thinking, advance student knowledge and skills through teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses specifically in the fields of Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications, Agricultural Education, and/or Leadership.
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Key Responsibilities 100% - Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications, Agricultural Education, and/or Leadership.
What You Will Need • Masters Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Leadership, Communication, or related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional task. • Relevant teaching experience at the high school, college, or university level. • Demonstrated success and commitment to effective teaching and service. • Demonstrable commitment and ability to work with faculty, students, industry, clientele, and stakeholders. • Some courses require advanced technical expertise in certain areas such as Agricultural Systems Management courses. May require certification in a technical area depending on course taught.
What We Would Like You to Have • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of types of learners in diverse settings such as online education, continuing professional development, etc.
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 48,000 - 60,000
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09122UF
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026
Posting Date 05/21/2025
Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/16/2026
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 and Fall Term 2026.
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 to teach you at the university level in this discipline with the required experience; identify which disciplines that you are qualified to teach.
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: Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth.thomasoregonstate.edu 541-737-2661
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents VETERANS ONLY Must provide proof of Veteran Status
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