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Department Forest Ecosyst & Society (FOR)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Forest Ecosystems and Society
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructors to teach on a term by term basis for the 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 Ecosystems and Society is an academic unit that reports to the College of Forestry. The Department is composed of approximately 120 staff and includes faculty, research assistants, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff and undergraduate students.
The mission of the Department is to bring together biological and social scientists and philosophers to understand ecological systems, social systems, and the interactions between them. It accomplishes this through an interconnected program of 1) undergraduate and graduate educations; 2) scholarly research; and 3) extended education.
Instructors may be needed to teach any of the regularly offered courses in the Natural Resource (NR) or Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership ( TRAL ) undergraduate curriculum or graduate courses in the Masters of Natural Resources Program( MNR ) and Sustainable Natural Resources ( SNR ) Programs or Forest and Climate Change ( FCC ) Certificate Program. These courses may be on campus courses or via E-campus.
Our Extended Education Program (E-Campus) has approximately 53 courses, with approximately 700 students each year.
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-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
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-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.
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Key Responsibilities
100% - Instruction:
+ 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 during the academic year.
What You Will Need
Master's degree (M.A./M.S) or higher in Forestry, Natural Resources, environmental or related field.
Teaching experience at the college or university level.
What We Would Like You to Have
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
Will be responsible for teaching in the classroom and may conduct 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.
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Detail Information
Posting Number P08945UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/28/2025
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
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.
Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2025/2026 academic year.
For additional information please contact:
Misty Magers

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