Position Details Position Information Department College of Business Dept BUS Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 20252026 and Fall Term 2026 Student Engagement Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent Hours Worked Duration Remote or Hybrid option
Job Summary The College of Business invites applications for fixed-term non-tenure track full-part-time Instructors 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 Dean.
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.
The position reports directly to the Executive Director for Student Success in the College of Business. The purpose of this position is to provide instruction within the Colleges first-year BA160 series, BA101 Professional Development and Blueprint Courses. This position is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, and overseeing academic projects as part of the Student Engagement curriculum.
This position will participate in strategic planning efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the College of Business as it pertains to the Student Engagement program. The College of Business is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community that strives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved and should be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, service, and/or professional development. Outputs and impacts of these efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion will be included in annual performance reviews and promotion dossiers.
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Key Responsibilities 90 - Classroom Management & Programming Supports and teaches courses under the Student Engagement team, small lecture courses, and large lecture recitation courses. Trains, supervises, mentors, and evaluates student teaching assistants. Works with Student Engagements staff, student workers, and faculty to identify and implement enhanced events tied to Student Engagement to promote the success of students in collaboration with faculty, alumni, and industry representatives.
Provides support for Student Engagements teaching team, including but not limited to: • Creating course content and curriculum • Designing student and team assignments and exams • Grading and facilitating classroom functions, etc.
Supports the onboarding of first-year and transfer students through orientation and welcome week programming. Manages Innovation Nations student-run microbusiness projects. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement in planning programs that contribute to the programs mission.
Meets with students to provide holistic support. Interacts with a variety of internal and external customers, including staff, student assistants, business owners, students, and their families, companies, outside speakers, faculty, classified, and administrative personnel in the college and throughout the university, vendors, and program sponsors by phone, in person, electronically, and via email, etc.
Contributes to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, providing mentoring and opportunities for students from underrepresented groups, enabling the advancement of diverse perspectives and promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
10 Service Service to College, University, and Profession Engage in activities within the University and the profession, including contributing to College and University strategic initiatives that support DEI efforts and foster a more inclusive academic community.
Serve on college and/or University committees, attend professional conferences or other trainings, and participate in college/university events as required.
What You Will Need Masters degree in Business Education, College Student Services and Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Experience with supporting students in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
Demonated record of effective teaching at a high school level or accredited university.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilizing inclusive language, and the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy across diverse cultural boundaries.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
High computer proficiency required, including strong MS Office experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and working knowledge of Outlook and Windows/Mac.
Ability to maintain professional decorum and know or be able to demonstrate ability to learn and work within the OSU system.
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 Experience in utilizing best practices in retaining first-year students in a higher education setting.
An ability and willingness to learn new programs and applications quickly.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities, prioritize appropriately, pay careful attention to details, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Working Conditions Work Schedule The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a flexible work schedule. Some evenings and weekend work is required. Teaching assignments may include course delivery in any format - site-based in-person, asynchronous online, or hybrid combinations of online, site-based, in-person, and/or remote instruction.
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 $57,300 - $61,500
Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/171243
Posting Detail Information Posting Number P09326UF Number of Vacancies Varies Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 12/15/2026 Posting Date 08/06/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 12/15/2026
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 and Fall Term 2026 as opportunities become available.
When applying, you will be required to attach:
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their email addresses, and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be comm